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.)
Choose Hope
Encouraging others to choose hope in suffering acknowledges what is hard today while trusting God’s mercies that are new every morning.
When Life Feels Crushing
If you are feeling crushed today, be assured that your suffering is not meaningless and that one day you will see all the beauty that God has wrought through it.
A Remarkable Life
This life of suffering is one of breathtaking beauty. It is so well spent, so pleasing to God, as all of heaven undoubtedly will attest to.
How to Live When You Know You’re Dying
This letter, written by a woman who was dying, has taught me how to live….
Why Was I So Blind?
We cannot keep silent about racism - perhaps God has called us for such a time as this…
Why are we so Afraid to Die?
Few of us can honestly say we are unafraid of death. So what do we need to remember when we are facing it?
Will God Fulfill His Purpose for Us?
In our uncertain world, God bids us to focus on the truths we know and not obsess about what we don't know.
Will We Live Out All our Days?
We need not live in fear that our actions or the actions of others will prematurely cut short our lives.
What the Hurting Need at the Holidays
Having someone simply acknowledge your grief can be a gift itself. Here are 5 suggestions on how to help your hurting friends at Christmas.
Will You Walk Away?
All our hearts are prone to wander, prone to leave the God we love. Given that, what should we be doing to ensure we finish well?
The Fruit of the Wilderness
Keep leaning into God. He is working in your wilderness to ground your faith and bear fruit that will nourish those around you.
The Despair of the Wilderness
If you are in the wilderness right now, don’t give up. God isn’t done with you. He may just be preparing you for a time of unprecedented fruitfulness.
How Can the Wilderness be a Gift?
If you are in the wilderness today, don’t despair. God has brought you to this difficult place for your good - to teach you and draw you to himself.
Don’t Sing Songs to a Heavy Heart
We all want to say the perfect thing to grieving people, but we don’t know what would help. Here are ways to support friends who are facing loss.
How Can I Explain the Gospel?
I’m often intimidated about sharing the gospel, but I recently heard a simple analogy that has helped me explain it more effectively.
When You Feel Like a Burden..
What should we do when we need help and feel like a burden to those we love? Or how should we respond when we are exhausted caring for others?
The Beauty of the Dandelion
The dandelion is beautiful at life’s end, soon to be carried by the wind. Like suffering saints, God carries their witness farther than they know.
One Word that’s Changing me in 2019
Every January, I choose a word to symbolize what I want to focus on for the coming year. This year God has already been using it to remake me.
What Makes Christmas Special for You?
As I make the last little lamb look at Jesus in my nativity, I am overwhelmed. Do I look at Jesus that way? Is Christ the center of Christmas for me?
Unwanted Gifts: Can we be Thankful for them?
This Thanksgiving, as everyone at the table says what they are thankful for, what will you say? What has most deepened your faith & drawn you to God?