Dance in the Rain
Welcome to My Journal
My life has often felt like a raging storm. A hurricane without an end. And yet God has given me joy in the midst of it. And through the raging storms and the intermittent drizzle, I’m learning to dance in the rain. (Figuratively, of course.)
Wrestling with Fear of the Unknown
When I’m overwhelmed, I keep praying, “I don’t know what to do but my eyes are on you.”
Have You Ever Felt Desperate for Hope
When we are desperate for hope, we see the power of God in a way that we never could otherwise.
The Gospel in Leviticus
This year I was amazed by how much Leviticus helped me understand the gospel.
What Does #Blessed Really Mean?
It's easy to see blessings as having our dreams come true but could the real blessing be finding God faithful in our nightmares?
Giving Thanks in the Hard
When I look through the lens of faith, I see God’s faithfulness and provision even in the barren wilderness.
Kintsugi: Beauty in the Broken
I love the philosophy behind kintsugi. Repairing what’s damaged, embracing our imperfections, finding beauty in the broken.
Chronic Pain Touches More Than Your Body
Amidst chronic pain and illness, God is ever faithful -- He goes with us through the dark valleys and the raging storms and to the ends of the earth.
When We Want Grace for Speaking Desperate Words
We all want to be known and understood, so listening to our grieving friends might be the greatest gift we can offer them.
Do You Hate Asking for Help?
Is this holiday season overwhelming for you? Consider telling some trusted friends how they can support you.
When God Says No
God’s refusals are always his mercies and so if the Lord says “no” to something good, it’s just to give us something better.
When You Can’t Even See the Path…
Today if you can’t even see the path ahead, trust the Lord for the next step.
Faithful yet Still Creative with Bipolar Disorder
God was in the psych ward with my friend, knew her intimately, and would never leave her. He fearfully and wonderfully made her.
You Are Not Missing Out
One of Satan's lies is: “You are missing out. Your life could be better.” Satan told Eve that lie in the garden & he has been whispering it to us since then.
What it Means to Be Held
After losing our precious baby Paul, God tenderly cared for me. He taught me what it meant to be loved and held by him when my world was falling apart.
Shattered Dreams and Shaken Faith
Sometimes my faith shakes when my dreams are shattered. Since I cannot sense God's presence, I wonder where he is. I feel alone & afraid as my faith wavers.
Why Should I Forgive?
Forgiving is hard; it often feels like death. And it feels terribly unfair. Yet extending forgiveness has been one of the most life-giving things I have ever done.
Facing Failure
What do you do with your failure? Do you deny it, rationalize it, hide it or let it bury you? Or do you dare to believe that God can use it?
How to Pray When Life Falls Apart
In the midst of broken dreams and riveting pain, how should we pray? Do we pray for healing and deliverance or should we just relinquish our desires to God?
The Relentless Ache of Unfulfilled Longings
What do I do with my unfulfilled longings? Forget them? Deny them? What will that make them go away? Am I wasting my life waiting for what I'll never have?
When God Feels Distant
What do you do when the Lord feels distant? Do you ignore him, hope the situation changes, or do you actively start seeking God?