Dance in the Rain
Welcome to My Journal
My life has often felt like a raging storm. A hurricane without an end. And yet God has given me joy in the midst of it. And through the raging storms and the intermittent drizzle, I’m learning to dance in the rain. (Figuratively, of course.)
How Can I Explain the Gospel?
I’m often intimidated about sharing the gospel, but I recently heard a simple analogy that has helped me explain it more effectively.
When You Feel Like a Burden..
What should we do when we need help and feel like a burden to those we love? Or how should we respond when we are exhausted caring for others?
The Beauty of the Dandelion
The dandelion is beautiful at life’s end, soon to be carried by the wind. Like suffering saints, God carries their witness farther than they know.
One Word that’s Changing me in 2019
Every January, I choose a word to symbolize what I want to focus on for the coming year. This year God has already been using it to remake me.
What Makes Christmas Special for You?
As I make the last little lamb look at Jesus in my nativity, I am overwhelmed. Do I look at Jesus that way? Is Christ the center of Christmas for me?
Unwanted Gifts: Can we be Thankful for them?
This Thanksgiving, as everyone at the table says what they are thankful for, what will you say? What has most deepened your faith & drawn you to God?
Is God Low-Key Savage?
Does God delight in our suffering? Does he want to take away the things we love most? Are the painful afflictions or sleepless nights we endure necessary?
Finding Hope in Depression: Psalm 43
When I’m depressed, I listen to myself and focus on my fears about the future. God is inviting me to listen to Him and rest in His promises instead.
Rejoice: Return to the Source of your Joy
How can we possibly rejoice when we are suffering? Isn’t rejoicing reserved for when good things happen?
The Fear in Uncertainty
Let your faith be bigger than your fear. I love that saying, but when I am honest, the uncertainty of the future can sometimes overshadow my faith.
How can we Find Joy when we’ve Lost Everything?
How do you have joy when life is in shambles? How can anyone look past the raging storm when they are in it? How does anyone rejoice when life is falling apart?
How Do We Trust God When We are Struggling with Our Children?
When we struggle with our children, we often blame ourselves, wondering what we've done wrong. But we need to look at Scripture, remembering God is still working.
What True Comfort Looks Like: It Doesn’t Whitewash Pain
Why do we offer whitewashed comfort that minimizes pain when we all need true comfort- that will hold us up no matter the outcome? Where can we find that?
Who is Jesus to You?
The gospel accounts of Jesus' last days show my sin in a new light; I have a horrifying resemblance to those who deserted, betrayed and even crucified Jesus.
What Miserable Comfort Looks Like:Lessons from Job
Has the comfort of friends ever left you feeling worse than you did before? Have you felt criticized and judged when all you wanted was empathy and support?
Looking for Signs: How do I Make a Decision?
Are you ever overwhelmed by making important decisions? Do you want a sign so you'll know what to do? Do you want to do God's will but have trouble discerning it?
Love Letters to God
Do you find that God meets you with snippets of Scripture, like through a devotional book, or on the radio or listening to a podcast? If that’s been good, can you imagine there’s something even better?
What to do if you’re Dreading Valentine’s Day
My first husband said he didn't love me the day before Valentine's Day. Two weeks later he moved to another state. How can I view this day I once dreaded differently?
When you Can’t Imagine Living Like This
I cried out to the Lord, telling him how this felt colossally unfair. I ended by declaring, “I can’t live like this for the rest of my life. I just can’t do it!” I felt frustrated and angry and overwhelmed all at the same time. I couldn’t imagine living the rest of my life with the physical struggles I had today.