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.)
The Most Overlooked Prayer
I’m embarrassed by how often I’ve overlooked the most basic thing I should be praying about – my upcoming day.
When God Says No
God’s refusals are always his mercies and so if the Lord says “no” to something good, it’s just to give us something better.
Did My Sacrifice Even Matter?
One day you’ll see that your sacrifice was not in vain, that God used it in magnificent ways, for there is no waste in God’s economy.
When You Can’t Even See the Path…
Today if you can’t even see the path ahead, trust the Lord for the next step.
Faithful yet Still Creative with Bipolar Disorder
God was in the psych ward with my friend, knew her intimately, and would never leave her. He fearfully and wonderfully made her.
Finding Hope When Trauma Changes Us
God can reach through the darkness of our depression and past trauma and pull us from the pit.
When Your Thoughts Threaten to Control You
How can we support our friends who are dealing with crippling anxiety and fear?
No Time to Ask God
If you are struggling and wondering which way to turn, I encourage you ask God. You have time to wait for his answer.
EmBracing Your Imperfections
I want to willingly show my imperfections, to have an unvarnished life, not one that is carefully curated for others.
What’s Different about This Easter?
When you convince yourself that your sin is not so sinful after all, you also convince yourself that you don’t need God’s amazing, rescuing, forgiving, and transforming grace- Paul Tripp
Small but Helpful Ways to Encourage Struggling Friends
It’s never too late to start…don’t let guilt over what you haven’t done stop you.
3 Things I Do When I’m Struggling to Forgive
The miracle of Christian forgiveness is that when we forgive, Christ does something profound in us and for us.
Even Though Today Looks Bleak, Don’t Lose Hope
When we are more focused on what we might lose tomorrow than on celebrating what we have today, we lose any chance of joy.
When Walking Through Fire Isn’t Terrifying
While the fire may be terrifying, I’ve found God’s presence to be more evident in the fire than at any other time.
My Image Was All Tied Up in You
I’m finally learning to see my daughters for who they are and not as billboards, advertising my parenting
How God is Using My Word for 2021
My word for 2021 keeps reminding me how I need to view all of my life
Christmas 2020 Amidst Broken Dreams: God Is Using This
Christmas 2020 is like none other as we have all experienced loss. But the truth remains: God is using this.
When Life Feels Crushing
If you are feeling crushed today, be assured that your suffering is not meaningless and that one day you will see all the beauty that God has wrought through it.
A Remarkable Life
This life of suffering is one of breathtaking beauty. It is so well spent, so pleasing to God, as all of heaven undoubtedly will attest to.