I've never thought that I am very brave. Bold maybe, but in my mind that is different than brave. "Brave" to me carries words like "courageous, fearless, and dauntless." It makes me think about someone who runs towards a risk or a scary thing with an almost reckless abandon...unconcerned for what it may cost them in the end. So, by that definition, I'm not brave. Because I … [Read more...]
Making It Home
Today I'm pretty excited to share with you some wise words from my dear friend Emily Wierenga. Em and I have held hands across miles through lost babies and broken dreams and cheered for one another when God has brought new dreams from the ashes of scorched places. Emily is a true friend, a kindred heart, and a beautiful writer who's words are always balm to my soul. She has … [Read more...]
The Tension of Adulting
I was supposed to have a meeting this morning. But then, one person called and said he'd be late because his car wouldn't start this morning. Another one said her son had an emergency doctor's appointment after a fall resulting in a split chin and a couple of cracked teeth. And then on the homefront for me, our air conditioner went out and the service guy came to fix … [Read more...]
Battles and Brokenness
I turned in my book a couple of weeks ago. It was a glorious exhale after what has felt quite frankly like one heck of a run to get to that point. Oh my words...a real, live book! I can't even... You should know that I love what I’ve written, and I think that you will too. The process of writing it and working through the things God has been teaching me has been hard and … [Read more...]
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