An Invitation In The Snow
“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” — Isaiah...
May 5, 20253 min read
Tired Bones, Dancing Soul
"Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day...
Apr 11, 20252 min read
Surrendering Shame. The Power of Your Testimony.
"But they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…” — Revelation 12:11 (MSG) ⸻ I never thought I’d say...
Mar 17, 20254 min read
The Messy Middle
So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit." —...
Mar 13, 20253 min read
Coffee, Contacts, and Canine Roadblocks: When Chaos is Protection
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1 (MSG) Today didn’t start out like every other day. I woke...
Mar 11, 20253 min read
Stop Being So Needy.
“See what I’ve given you? Safe passage as you walk on snakes and scorpions, and protection from every assault of the Enemy. No one can...
Mar 5, 20252 min read
A Story Written with Mercy’s Pen
For my mom! I love you.
Mar 4, 20255 min read
Faith Over Fear (and Flutes and High Jumps)
"God doesn’t want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible." 2 Timothy 1:7 (The Message) I have four daughters,...
Feb 26, 20253 min read
Desperation Looks Good On You!
“God met me more than halfway, he freed me from my anxious fears.” — Psalm 34:4 (The Message) I’ve had a lot of desperate moments in my...
Feb 24, 20252 min read
Chapter 3-Invisible Chains
Proverbs 28:13 (MSG) "You can't whitewash your sins and get by with it; you find mercy by admitting and leaving them." Yesterday morning,...
Feb 16, 20254 min read
Light in the Darkest Places
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18 Disclaimer: This post discusses the...
Feb 11, 20254 min read
The Hidden Season
“Sow righteousness for yourselves, reap unfailing love. Break up your unplowed ground; it’s time to dig in with God, until He arrives...
Feb 8, 20253 min read
Don't have hate in your heart. And other bathroom mirror affirmations
“Make a clean break with all cutting, backbiting, and profane talk. Be gentle with one another, sensitive. Forgive one another as quickly...
Feb 7, 20253 min read
Standing for Truth is Not Bold—It’s Necessary
"If you don’t take your stand in faith, you won’t have a leg to stand on." — Isaiah 7:9 (The Message) Yesterday, I watched as President...
Feb 6, 20253 min read
The Freedom in Loving Yourself
“Christ has set us free to live a free life. So take your stand! Never again let anyone put a harness of slavery on you.” — Galatians...
Feb 4, 20253 min read
Fourteen Years Later
“A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” — Ecclesiastes 4:12 (The Message) Today marks 14 years of saying “I do” to my best...
Feb 1, 20252 min read