The sun had just gone down, but the humidity had certainly gone up. I walked laps around my neighborhood talking to a friend, listening to her share an update on her life and circumstances. The regression, the loss of hope, the hurt, the fears. I wanted to fix it all, but had no power over …
The Father’s Love
There is a “baby bouncer” that all three of my kids have loved as infants. It’s a reclined seat with a thin metal frame, giving the babes an ability to flex (hence, bounce) a little. Or a lot, if one has an older brother that likes to lean baby back as far as she can …
My Kids Are Driving Me Nuts
I had had enough. I was a children’s ministry leader, teaching K-5, and herding cattle when I was assigned to be leading worship. It felt so chaotic, week after week, watching these sweet darlings run laps, crawl on the floor, pester siblings and try to escape when they should be singing, dancing, and worshiping the …
It’s Pride Month
For the Church: Poking around on social media one day, I came across a video of someone I knew speaking about all sorts of things I disagreed with. My initial reaction was something of shock, I can’t believe they believe this! Judgment, I can’t believe they are saying this. Offense, they’re attacking me. And dismissal, …
I Don’t Feel Saved
Growing up in church, I used to be the kid who raised her hand and prayed the salvation prayer every opportunity presented. Maybe I was afraid God had forgotten since the previous week. Maybe I wasn’t convinced the first few prayers had “worked”. Maybe I was so scared of Hell that I would raise my …
I don’t want to
“I don’t want to,” you might confess. “No?” I'd ask if we were out on a walk together. “No. I know I should, but I just don’t want to obey God in this.” And if we were actually on a walk together, you could probably continue by alluding to some specific commands and situations. And …
I Can’t
“I know what I’m supposed to do, and I just simply can't get myself to do it. “I’ve prayed. I’ve asked God for help. I’ve taken steps I’ve been told to take. I’ve waited. I’ve waited more. I’ve read books, talked to people, and still can’t get over this hump.” Oh friend. First. You should be …
It’s Hard
It’s hard to surrender control. It’s hard to forgive. It’s hard to release resentment. It’s hard to parent. It’s hard to spend more time praying for something than strategizing for it. I get it. It is hard. So very hard. It’s also hard to be holy. It’s also hard to love the Lord our God …
Haircuts, Fleas and Gratitude
Everything was going wrong. My kids were in terrible moods, I was in a terrible mood, and all day long, I kept thinking about my haircut scheduled that evening. I was going to stay at the salon forever. And then I forgot to remind my husband. I watched the clock move closer and closer to …
A little note of encouragement
So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom…Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. - Psalm 90 It really is always the same answer - whether in high seasons or low, mundane seasons or chaos: stay …
Soaking in the Son 