I never thought it would feel like an exile, this place I called home from day one. I never expected that word to arise in ashes, beauty slayed by disappointment and dashed expectations. Tears that overflowed in joy as we descended months ago ran down in fear with the second descent. The unknowns pile up, […]
the music of God.
Encouragement. Over and over again, that word keeps replaying in my head, a melody needing a harmony. The Father is singing it as a song of deliverance all around me (psalm 32.7-8). Honestly, this season is a mixed bag. Joy hums her little tune into the tiniest details of life back in this place I […]
This is who you are.
Friday night, as I fell asleep, I was wandering through the laundry list of prayers that come up out of my physical fatigue and my weary mind, soul, and spirit. This week has been long. Friday took forever to arrive. There have been good moments, but also hard moments. There have been sweet times of fellowship […]
My Story
This is just a glimpse into my story. I wrote it in preparation to speak at a church, and the Father told me to share it here. It is my prayer that He impacts your story with it. He is the God who writes our stories, the God who desires greater things than we can […]
Worth
I’m having trouble beginning this post because this week has been so full. So full. Of relationships, tears, prayers, vulnerable moments. I’ve sat on my couch just watching the rain and thinking about gold. I’ve sat at kitchen tables and talked too much. I’ve sat at a well-worn dinner table and been floored by community. […]