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The bedrooms of my children house more memories than a library full of books. The doorframes have been gateways to relationship. Access points of intimacy. Invitations to community. Over the years the space beyond …
Permission to Speak Freely
I like to filter things. Get the junk out. Keep it pure. I have a filter for water on my counter and on my refrigerator. I replace them regularly. It makes me feel safe. …
What’s Up With That, God?
Not gonna lie, sometimes life gets really hard. At times our battles are an intense, invisible boxing match, and the enemy seems to not only make contact on every upper cut but also win …
Practice Makes Progress
I’ve always been an athlete. As an adult, I enjoy power walking and keeping fit. Growing up, I played on different sports teams all year round, but volleyball has always been my jam. I …
How To Know When To Go
Ants have been known to ruin a picnic or two, but recently they messed up my beach time and flustered my heart. Yeah. I know. God made ants to live on the earth and …
The Power of Quiet
There are times when laundry takes over my house. Piles build up, though I try to stay on top of them. Many of the clothes are clean and even folded, but not put away. …
You Can Do This!
You can do this. Sometimes we just need to be reminded. I know I do. That day was a whopper. I rose early, worked hard, was intentional, and still felt unproductive. Been there? On …
When Life Seems Broken
The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire. (Nehemiah 1:3, NIV) Nehemiah was the cupbearer to the king of a land far from his home. (Which means …
When Your Heart Needs Healing
A friend of ours has struggled for years with heart problems. He’s gone through seasons of wellness and seasons of strain. Last year his health challenges moved from the back burner of his life …