The other day I found myself admiring a beautiful oak tree. I noticed the shade it cast, and the limbs that were perfect for a swing or even a tree house. "I want a tree like that, but even if I planted it today, by the time it would be that size, I won't be… Continue reading Tall Trees and Life Lessons
"This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine..." We've heard it a hundred times before, but what does it mean? I guess I was under the impression that my light would shine when I was doing something that brought glory to God: when I was helping a friend, or serving my family. When… Continue reading My Shining Light
To my sweet babies, You're not going to fit in, you aren't called to. You are called to be set a part, different. A peculiar people. The world is going to think you are weird, and maybe even dangerous, if you walk away from what's trending and walk in the light. You are called to… Continue reading You won’t fit in… you’re not meant to
Everything feels heavy and out of control in the world right now. There's many unknowns, many things out of our control, But not this. Our home, our sanctuary, our place of refuge. Mamas, when the world is out of control or the burden of current events feels too heavy, remember that your home is something… Continue reading Home is our Sanctuary
Pouring rain. I looked out the back door to find a visual representation of what I was feeling inside. The air was thick and heavy, like the way my heart felt. There was a gloom--a haze-- that mirrored what I felt in my mind. We found ourselves in the thick of a storm, both literally… Continue reading Soaked
Grace is a special thing. As a mom, I show my kids grace when they make a mistake, or something happens by accident. When my flesh wants to throw my arms up in the air with an agitated "REALLY?!", the Holy Spirit reminds me to take a deep breath, to re-evaluate the situation and how… Continue reading About Grace
On the days it takes an hour to get out the door, On the days you spend the whole service ushering tiny bladders in and out of the bathroom, On the days you and the baby are alone in the nursery the whole time, On the days your toddler tries to escape by crawling underneath… Continue reading Take your Babies to Church
I'm in the deep, thick, murky waters of both motherhood and foster care. The usual tantrums and arguments and shoe-tying and snack wrangling that occupied my days has now been coupled with trauma-responses, food-insecurities and learning how to cope with great loss while forming new attachments. Today in church my husband and I stood up… Continue reading Four Little Words
Yes, men, I'm calling you out. But more than that, I'm praying for you. We need you. We need men to step up in their faith. To be steadfast and immovable. To be dependable and hold positions of leadership. We need men to serve God in a way that sets an example for the young… Continue reading The Church Needs Stronger Men
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