Have I written about weariness? Probably here and there. But I am honestly not sure if I have taken the opportunity to write about the part of weariness which is closest to my heart. It’s in my name. This post is part of Five Minute Friday. Every Friday, writers from around the world take five […]
Day 17 :: Song of Songs {The Joy of Sex}
Yes, this is about sex. Mom, Dad, Grandma… you’ve been warned. 😉 When I was a kid in youth group, we would often sing this chorus: His banner over me is love!! His banner over me (clap, clap) His banner over you (clap, clap) His banner over us (clap, clap) Is Love Love Love! I […]
Day 10 :: 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles
The majority of the Old Testament was a confusing mess to me for many years because I did not know the history of Israel. I did not know that the northern 10 tribes split from Judah. I did not know the people were idolatrous. I did not know that they were eventually overtaken by other nations. […]
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 […]
Why Depression Won’t Win: An Easter Refl
I am a girl who feels she is not enough. Perfection seems like it should be possible and yet I fall short. I snap at my kids. I am jealous of other women. I am irritable, selfish, materialistic. I see my sin. I struggle with depression, shame, and fear. And I know I would be […]
As a Christian Perfectionist, I feel lik...
A month ago I preached what has been called my “best sermon yet.” While it didn’t feel that awesome to me (I was tired and a bit uncertain) I do believe that God had something to say. Here is the introduction to the sermon. If you want to hear the whole thing, listen here or get it on […]
Why I’m Grateful I Screw Up
The Way of Gratitude: Day 6 (originally posted here) Reading this, I remember why I’m naming our dog Gracie. Grace is amazing. In the full sense of that word. Last night, I didn’t post about gratitude. I didn’t feel it. I was worn out from lots of housework, only to find that the hose from the […]
Leah: A Ragamuffin
Day 14 of 31 Days of Connecting The other night Tim and I watched “Ragamuffin,” a movie about the life of the musician Rich Mullins. As Tim and I watched Rich meet with Brennan Manning and as Brennan Manning taught Rich about God’s love for the first time I was brought back to my seat […]
And Then I Was Angry…
Days 10 & 11… & 12? of 31 Days of Connecting I’ve known for awhile that I wanted to write about the year of 2013 – or as I call it, The Year of Mourning. And I’ve known if would be hard – and it is. But I’m grateful for such a receptive and encouraging […]