Over the last 5 years or so, our family has faced a great deal of adversity. We’ve cared for sick loved ones. We’ve battled unexpected health issues. We’ve lost a baby. Sometimes life is hard. During seasons of adversity, it’s wise to hunker down at home and slow down the pace of life. You…
Photo Credit How are you doing? I bet like me you are just plain weary and overwhelmingly sad. The world has gone mad over the last month or so. Violence and hatred seem to be here to stay, and I am scared to turn on the news. I am even more scared to leave my…
Photo Credit I must confess that right now I have a huge pile of laundry to conquer and a sink full of dishes. The charge to go into the world and make disciples seems beyond my capability. I can’t make time to wash my hair most weeks. How am I supposed to fulfill the…
Photo Credit I want the unrelenting waves to stop crashing in on me. I’m weary of the struggle. Have you been there? I know God controls the tides of life, but lately I’ve swallowed a little too much salt water. I need to learn to surf. I want to ride the rising waves,…
Photo Credit The New Year is in full swing, and I am still trying to take down my Christmas decorations. Last year seemed to end in the blink of an eye, and I realize that I need to be more intentional about making wise choices that help me to redeem the time for His Kingdom…
I am going to confess something: For the longest time, I did not really understand the true meaning of hope in the life of a disciple. I put my faith in Christ, but I didn’t understand that the word hope now had a new meaning – things had radically changed in my life because…