They rave about it at our church for weeks … rave about the arrival of Bob Goff. Even my husband is excited about it. And besides imagining the meaning of the words “love does”, I know nothing of what to expect. My expectations are hopeful for a message that moves me, but I have no […]
To Risk is to Be Brave
To risk is to be brave. Because there is no bravery without risk. I recently completed the Strengthsfinder assessment for the second time. It was for a leadership class I’m in, and to my amazement my results were almost exactly the same as four years ago. I’m a communicator and a relator, someone who likes harmony, […]
I Chose You {Letters from God}
I chose you. From the beginning of time I had you in mind. Yes. You. Just exactly as you are. From before you were created I knew you. And you are, even now, exactly who I intended you to be. Yes. You. With all your doubts. With all your insecurities. With all you’re wondering. You […]
Because God Knows Just What We Need :: (in)RL 2013
God always knows just what we need and He orchestrates everything to be beautiful in His time. I’m a relator and a communicator and there are few things I love more than to connect with others. I believe in community, and connection, and the powerful beauty that blooms when two hearts are seen by one […]
Mended :: To Shine Hope to the Broken {Week 10}
I’ll never forget him, broken, and in need of being mended. He was 35 years old and going blind. His diabetes was out of control, but he didn’t care. His wife had tried for years to get him frequent a doctor. He refused. Even after they had explained the risk of further complications … heart […]
In Case You’re Wondering if Failure is Always Final {The Romans Project}
Failure is never as final as not trying at all. Over one year ago, I set out on a journey with some local in-real-life friends. We joined Ann in memorizing the Sermon on the Mount, but instead of starting in January, we started together at Easter. It was the largest scripture memory project I’d ever […]
When You Just Need to Jump
Sometimes in life we need to take a risk and just jump. Sometimes we need to stop our predictable schedules and routine plans and act with spontaneity. Sometimes it would do our heart well to abandon our safe and stable places, find an adventure, and just jump. That’s what boys do! Boys seize moments. They look […]
To Speak is to Jump
I spoke to a group of women last night. Women who were lovely and warm and welcoming. And yet, no matter their warmth, I won’t lie, I was nervous. Not because I was afraid to share, but because of my longing for God to meet those who were there in a way they otherwise wouldn’t […]
Mended :: May We Surrender in Our Grief {Week 9}
Surrender is hardest when we don’t understand. Sarah’s with Jesus tonight. Her battle is over now. She was only five years old, just one month younger than my youngest daughter. My heart is broken for her mama and all who loved her. Leukemia stole her future and ripped apart her hope–the hope of tooth fairy […]
When Boston Bombs and Tragedy & Suffering Bring Doubt
Boston bombs … and in our tragedy and suffering we dangle with doubt. Our hands hold on and our hearts grieve, for the hope we long to keep. Our innocence is long-lost and our trust in peace is shattered. And we sit and wait for answers and wrestle to understand why. One tragedy follows another, […]
