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 Staggering Dependence of the Incarnation
This Christmas, if you feel weak or dependent or that somehow your life isn’t where you want it to be, press into God with those longings
How Can Being Mindful Help Us in Suffering?
Being mindful in suffering, fully present to the current moment, makes me aware of God’s presence and his endless grace.
Seeking God, Not Likes: Breaking Free from the Approval Trap
I’m learning to pause and ask for guidance in the moment, seeking God’s will in the mundane and the monumental.
When All Seems Lost: A Prodigal's Return
In the midst of our doubt and despair, God may be doing his deepest work
Wrestling with Fear of the Unknown
When I’m overwhelmed, I keep praying, “I don’t know what to do but my eyes are on you.”
Five Things Not to Say to Suffering Friends- and Five Things to Say
Do you ever wonder what to say to your suffering friends? Here’s what I’ve learned.
The Power of Vulnerability: Finding Hope through Shared Struggles
When I felt desperate, I wanted someone to tell it to me real, to be honest and vulnerable, and not to hyper-spiritualize everything.
Have You Ever Felt Desperate for Hope
When we are desperate for hope, we see the power of God in a way that we never could otherwise.
How Questions Can Strengthen Our Faith
The way to go from despair to hope is by facing our questions, doubts, and disappointments and looking for God in the midst of them.
Waiting with No Answers in the Dark
Today you may feel hopeless as you wait, but light is coming and it will obliterate the darkness.
The Gospel in Leviticus
This year I was amazed by how much Leviticus helped me understand the gospel.
What Does #Blessed Really Mean?
It's easy to see blessings as having our dreams come true but could the real blessing be finding God faithful in our nightmares?
How can I love others in 2023
My words for 2023 are love well. My love is often self-focused, loving those who love me. But God is calling me to much more than that…