Most mornings, my first thought isn’t a particularly holy one.
My first conscious thoughts of the day are usually wrapped in the last thin strands of vacated dreams or begrudging sentiments about how early it is. It’s so dark at 5:15 a.m. It’s difficult to think of anything beyond the coffee ...
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Search Me and Know Me
Self-reflection. Be yourself. Live intentionally. These buzz phrases are all incredibly popular in today’s culture. We see them in books, in our Instagram feed, and in all sorts of advertising. And now, these ideas are growing in increasing acceptance within Christian circles. But can ...
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Dear Imperfect Mom: Your Heavenly Father Has You
It was my turn to help in the church nursery. At seven months old, my daughter Everly was by far the youngest one and since she couldn’t yet walk or crawl or even sit up, she required more attention from me. Everly loved to watch the two and three-year-olds, who were literally running circles around ...
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Hope in an Unshakeable Kingdom
Comfort and control.
I crave them.
In an attempt to satisfy my appetite, I work to build a tiny kingdom of my very own. A place
where satisfaction and stability are the norms, and there is little-to-no stirring up of my plans. A
life where good intentions coupled with my best efforts lead to ...
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A New Year and a Forever God
There is a sense of wonder that comes with the new year. The first days of January show up filled with daring hope. A fresh, new page on your wall calendar feels inviting and pregnant with possibility. Plans beg to spring forth. This is the time when we declare New Year’s resolutions, before the ...
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