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.)
Thanking People for Their Help
Figuring out how to thank someone can feel overwhelming. Here’s a template to make it easier!
Why Would I Tell Someone They’ve Hurt Me?
I usually don’t tell people when they’ve hurt me. I bury my feelings and move on, but I’m realizing there’s a better way…
Do You Need Wisdom?
Do you need wisdom? Have you asked God for it? I’m not asking to show you how prayerful I am but rather to remind myself. I keep forgetting.
What Would You Name Yourself?
What we name ourselves, what we are telling ourselves in the midst of our pain, will profoundly impact us.
How Could ALS be Called a Gift?
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints -Ps 116:15. While we on earth are grieving, heaven is rejoicing that Jeanne is home.
Kintsugi: Beauty in the Broken
I love the philosophy behind kintsugi. Repairing what’s damaged, embracing our imperfections, finding beauty in the broken.
Chronic Pain Touches More Than Your Body
Amidst chronic pain and illness, God is ever faithful -- He goes with us through the dark valleys and the raging storms and to the ends of the earth.
What Are You Asking God For?
The fear of unanswered prayers and unwanted “no’s” keep us from turning to God with specific requests. So what are you asking God for?
Being Present: My Word for 2022
My word for 2022 is present: I want to be present to every moment, noticing what’s around me, experiencing all the Lord has for me
When We Want Grace for Speaking Desperate Words
We all want to be known and understood, so listening to our grieving friends might be the greatest gift we can offer them.
Do You Hate Asking for Help?
Is this holiday season overwhelming for you? Consider telling some trusted friends how they can support you.
Do you feel safe enough with God to be honest?
At the core of lament is trust. The Lord wants to walk with us through our grief, so go to him with your unedited emotions.
How Do You Handle Criticism?
What would happen if we embraced feedback rather than justifying ourselves?
Choose Hope
Encouraging others to choose hope in suffering acknowledges what is hard today while trusting God’s mercies that are new every morning.
Jesus Gives Us More Than We Ask For
The more I know Jesus, the more joy I have in him, and the better I understand that our Lord always saves the best wine until the end.
What Brings You Joy?
Joy isn’t a personality trait— it’s available to all of us who love Christ, for our joy is in him and comes from him
Does Your Situation Feel Impossible?
Don’t despair. Keep talking to God. God is watching and listening and can move heaven and earth for you. Nothing is impossible with God.
Do You Need Encouragement?
In community we are called to comfort people who are struggling, to show them they’re not alone, and to remind them of God’s love and presence.
Orchestrating My Solutions
Too often I’m so preoccupied with figuring out a solution that I don’t pray and wait for the Lord’s direction.