I shared my story with you in December, of how mercy found me, with the hope that you would know mercy could find you too… Because God’s mercy and grace change everything. And then I began to dream of a community, where we share our mercy-stories and declare how His grace meets us in our […]
Archives for January 2013
You Are Loved … Deeply, Truly, ALWAYS
Motherhood wrestles me to the ground and pins me down more days than I care to admit. Insecurity mounts and the feelings of failure rise,like a wave ready to take me completely under and hold me there. Giving in to feelings is futile, and I do so more than I care to admit. But God […]
For When You’re Exposed and Have Lost Your Words
I hear the pitter patter of the rain and see the clouds hang on the mountain, much like the words hang heavy on my heart. Where have they gone? After baring my soul to the world, braving the cold winds of exposure and judgment, what now? January has left me behind… Deadlines to meet and […]
When Your Heart Longs for Healing {An Interview with Shannon Ethridge}
In the years following my affair, God began healing my heart from the self-inflicted wounds that had scarred me. He began to reveal Himself to me in ways I’d never known before, and as I surrendered to Him, He began to use me more than I ever imagined he could. The truth is, our brokenness […]
For When You Long for Community In Real Life
Every human heart longs for connection and community–to be heard and understood, to feel wanted and valued. We crave interaction. And while on-line relationships can be great, there’s nothing like lingering in real life–taking the time to pause and sit face to face … talking, sharing, and laughing. And this year, (in)courage will be hosting its second annual […]
A Mercy-Found-Me Community {My God-Sized Dream}
This year I’m joining a group of sisters over at Holley’s place, as we pursue our God-sized dreams—dreams placed within our hearts by the One who created us, and guess what? You’re invited! “And while our dreams may not be about something big, our God-sized dreams perfectly fit who we are, what we’re called to […]
For When Your Mother Heart is Desperate
My eyes blinked heavy the entire way to Jenny’s house. The drive was just five miles away, but with only four hours of continuous sleep in the past three weeks, the fatigue was winning already, and it was only 9 am. I parked the car and managed to unbuckle my 3 year-old daughter and 1 […]
When Mercy Found Me {Day 12} Redeemed :: Part 2
{Click here to read Part 1} God uses even the most broken vessels to shine His light through their cracks, reflecting His love to the world. As I returned to my cabin, my steps felt lighter. And it’s amazing how three hours alone with God can begin to set a heart free! I met up […]
When Mercy Found Me {Day 11} Redeemed :: Part 1
Being found by mercy doesn’t always mean we’re merciful toward our own heart. In fact, we are usually hardest on ourselves. For the next couple years I grew in intimacy with God, with profound gratitude for His goodness and grace. But because of the enormity of my guilt and shame, my intimacy with Him was hindered. […]