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.)
Advent: The Hard Season of Waiting
Advent is the season of waiting. Trust that your waiting has purpose, and that God is working for your good through it.
Giving Thanks in the Hard
When I look through the lens of faith, I see God’s faithfulness and provision even in the barren wilderness.
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