Dear Friends, I must admit that one of my post-child-bearing struggles has been looking in the mirror and seeing anything other than used-up. The media and even my Facebook feed is full of ladies who have managed to hang onto their girlhood; meanwhile, my “jar of clay” seems to be morphing into something altogether ordinary. […]
Seeking His character first
Dear Friends, Sometimes we come to prayer hesitantly, almost afraid to surrender the things we hold most dear to the Holy Spirit’s influence. If you aren’t ready to put your plans on the table, can I encourage you to come to prayer anyway? Instead of praying over your circumstances, just come relationally and ask Him to […]
Provision for your children
Dear Friends, Sometimes when we hear God’s call on our lives, we think it is selfish to pursue it because we believe it will distract us from caring for those He has put in our care. But test this thought against God’s character! He is all knowing, exceedingly detail oriented (he made the smallest bugs!), […]
Confidence to go against common sense
Dear Friends, Sometimes we hear God’s call on our lives, and we can’t reconcile what we hear with common sense. We bounce it off friends and loved ones, almost hoping they will urge us to the practical. When this happens, resist good advice and lean in to God’s voice! If Christ dwells in us then we […]
Dear Food Allergic Kids: You are Not a Mistake
To my dear sons, I am writing you a letter before you are bullied for the first time over your food allergies because I want you to know that you were formed perfectly, and God makes no mistakes. I want so BADLY to cure your food allergies. I want you to know the freedom of […]
If you’re not sure if God is real . . .
A few days ago, I was traveling somewhere with a new friend. We had just been in the home of someone with various religious artifacts, and I asked: “Are you Catholic?” “No,” she replied, nonchalantly. “I’m more of a zero.” When I lived in Atlanta, I more or less expected the “zero” attitude, though few […]