"New year - New me", is the popular caption for Instagram photos right now. The beginning of a new year can make people take stock of their life. It can be a time where people set new goals for health, fitness, family, or career. I've noticed that "new years resolutions" and goals are often about … Continue reading Beautifully Uncomfortable
Living Out Of Control
Having kids has taught me way more about life than I ever wanted to know! There was a peaceful bliss to the pre-kid ignorance. I saw myself as a fairly responsible and competent person. Now, after 9 years of parenting, I realize I'm not quite as refined and put together as I thought! Admitting your … Continue reading Living Out Of Control
The Squeeze
I know, I know, it's been awhile since my last blog! I have to be honest with you about two things: I love writing - and writing is not convenient. I suppose my New Year's resolution should be: more consistency with my writing! Well, now that we got that out of the way lets focus … Continue reading The Squeeze
Behind The Scenes
When I was 16 I worked for a community theater company as a stage hand. In between scenes I had to move props and sets. Some of the sets were so large they even had to be on wheels. When it was our turn to work the curtain would close and we'd rush in and … Continue reading Behind The Scenes
There’s No Place Like Home
They say "absence makes the heart grow fonder". Hopefully, that applies to those who read my blog! I have taken a 3-month hiatus from writing during one of the most stressful times of my adult life. I can say however that God has used these past months to draw me closer to Him and give … Continue reading There’s No Place Like Home
Purpose In The Pain
In the last 3 months I have been sick more than I've been well. I don't like being sick. I don't suppose anyone does. But in these months, I have felt the weight of these trials heavier than before. The fear of doubt and the bitterness of comparison have haunted my thoughts at times and I … Continue reading Purpose In The Pain
Choose Your Own Adventure
When I was a kid I remember reading those “Choose Your Own Adventure” stories. Each story had periodical pauses where you had to choose what to do next. It would say things like, “If you want to try to swim the river turn to page 23″ or “If you head back into the jungle turn … Continue reading Choose Your Own Adventure
Why Does God Allow Suffering?
I've had a rough couple of weeks. I've been struggling off and on with terrible headaches and bad sleep again. Not cool. That's why I haven't written in awhile, sorry! Sickness is my emotional achilles heal. It always makes me discouraged and upset. My family doesn't have a good track record of health. My father … Continue reading Why Does God Allow Suffering?
Naps Are Good For The Soul
I need a nap. We live in a very fast paced, busy, "git-er-done" culture. We add lots of things into our weekly activities. We say phrases like, “rest is for the weak” or “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” or “Ain’t nobody got time to rest!” to boost the moral of hyper activity. Somewhere we think … Continue reading Naps Are Good For The Soul
Embracing The Wilderness
A few years ago while I was working in Africa we visited an area of Kenya called Lodwar. It's the quintessential desert wilderness. With the temperature over 100 degrees and dry as a bone it seemed like an incredibly difficult place to survive. The wilderness is a place that tests your resolve. It tests your … Continue reading Embracing The Wilderness
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