Sometimes I think Satan gets way too much credit. Like he’s omnipresent or omniscient or something. I hear people say they’re “under attack”, especially when they try to do something for God. And I don’t completely buy it. The truth is, when God asks us to do something, saying yes is hard. Many times He’s asking […]
When You Need Hope the Day After Easter
Fifteen years ago yesterday, I sat in my living room and confessed my 2-year affair to my husband. And when I did, I had no plan what I’d do next, and no idea what I even wanted. All I knew was my double-life was destroying me from inside. And no matter how hard it was […]
How God Uses our Messy Muddy Life
The more I read, the more I see how the Scriptures paint a portrait of a God who sees. A God who knows even me. Especially me. And who uses my life to paint His glory. He who is good and kind, just and righteous, divine and man. Acquainted with suffering and intimate with grief. […]
In the Aftermath of a Mighty Storm, We are Changed
It was an ordinary Sunday afternoon. That is until the storm began. The storm that wasn’t in our Southern CA forecast–the spring flash storm we weren’t even expecting. The sun was shining with a brilliant blue sky. And then the clouds rolled in, announcing the beginning–blocking the sun, and darkening the sky. Then the wind […]
The Way to Get Joy {And a Reminder: You’re Not Guilty Anymore}
She stands on that gigantic stage and accentuates with her arms to punctuate her points. And you can hear a pin drop in the room because at the core of each one of us, we are aching for joy. And she explains how it is possible. No matter what you’re facing, as long as thanks […]
When Relationships Become Idols {Love Idol}
I don’t remember what we talked about each Sunday morning, but I looked forward to every Sunday school class in 6th grade. And while it’s true I liked going to see the cute boy who was there, mostly I liked how Mrs. Moore talked about God–almost like she knew Him on a first-name basis and had […]
What I Learned {February 2014}
At the end of every month, Emily Freeman shares what she’s learned, and she hosts a link-up on her blog where everyone can meet and share what they’ve learned too. So today, I’m joining Emily, to share what I learned in February. And I’m looking forward to hearing what you learned too! 1. My online friend, Natalie Snapp, was on […]
How to Really Become Big {The #BackwardsPrinciple}
Her tiny fingers wrap around mine, as I try to wipe all the vernix away. She cries as she lies on her mama’s chest, and I’m marked by her dependence before me. I see it everyday, and I’m in awe of how we’re born–the humble way a human being emerges into this world, looking down. […]
Love Runs Toward Another {To South Africa with Love}
To love is always to give a part of ourselves away. To reach out in hope that the one we’re reaching for in return will take us in and hold us tight. Love runs toward another. It is kind and patient. Never seeking self, but always reaching out in hope, to protect and trust and […]
When You Need to Know How to Read Through the Bible
It wasn’t until I was thirty-eight years old, that I read through the Bible for the very first time. Even though I grew up in the church, attended a private Christian university, and served as the wife of a pastor for several years. I can’t tell you how many years I spent, opening my Bible to Genesis […]
