Last Monday was the most Monday of all Mondays. At 9am, things were sort of quiet around the house and I thought to myself, Perfect! I have a chance to read today’s “She Reads Truth” devotional. I was halfway through the psalm of the day when Ben walked into the room, “I pooped my pants.” […]
How Jesus Heals my Depression
Depression has been my constant companion since I was 16 years old. It has oppressed me with its hopelessness, its despair, its sense of futility, anger, and deceit. Yes, deceit. Depression lies to me. Depression tells me there is no life for me. Depression tells me there will be no moment better than this. Depression […]
How breathing changed my spiritual life ...
When I became a mama I quickly learned one thing: the way I connected with God was no longer possible. My evenings that were once spent in solitude with my prayer journal were now occupied by my colicky infant for hours on end. By the time he fell asleep (midnight or one), it was all […]
Utopia? :: {with Natalie Eastman on Mama...
There are few things more important to me than studying the Bible. I know I have spent little time actually discussing the process of studying scripture here on this blog, but for five years teaching people how to study the Bible was my job. My passion. I believe that studying the Bible is the most […]
Am I called? {Seeking answers in life ch...
“Trust God with the details, you were called!” “God has called you, it’s all going to be great!” “I’m so excited to see what God’s going to do as you follow God’s call.” I heard lines like this over and over again as we prepared to leave our home in Colorado to be near family […]
Don’t ask me my favorite :: Five Minute
This post is part of the larger Five Minute Friday community found on Kate Motaung’s blog. We write, for five minutes, together. No major edits. No second guesses, just writing to connect, to grow, to be. We would love to see you there. This week’s writing prompt: Favorite Here’s the thing: I don’t have […]
We are home :: first bike rides, laughte...
“Mommy! I can ride my own bike! I can’t believe I have my own bike!” If you can say anything about Jack it’s that his enthusiasm is contagious. His highs swing to the mountain tops while his lows bring him to the darkest valley. But when he’s excited, you can’t help jump along with him. […]
The risk of relationship: Is it worth it...
Three days before the big move, Tim and I are sitting at our dining room table surrounded by a house that has imploded. Clothes are draped over furniture. Boxes lie around half packed, partially labeled. Food is on the counter. Dishes remain in the sink. Panicked I turn to my husband, “I wanted to be […]
Here on “The Other Side of the World” ::
It is Friday, which means it is time for Five Minute Friday, a time for writers to virtually gather together, write hard for five minutes and then stop. We are here to learn and grow as writers, as people, as friends. Please join us! This week, Kate’s word for us all is “World.” Ready? GO […]
On the Water :: Five Minute Friday {Blue...
It has been months since I’ve been able to engage with my friends at Five Minute Friday. I got on twitter tonight excited to be there almost on time, to read about these wonderful women’s lives of babies, boxes, and prayer requests. It is such a great community. Please join us, we’d love to have […]