I really wish I could lean my head against all the humans who feel scared and tired and overwhelmed. I wish I could sit with them and let them know they aren’t alone.
Bible
Learning to Let Go: when God has to pry the mom fingers from our teenagers' faith
“God,” I whispered, afraid of uttering aloud the thoughts in my heart. “I wish my son would never have started reading the Bible.” There. I said it. And I meant it—even though the admission brought a fresh wave of tears. I mean what Christian mom doesn’t want her son to read the Bible?? What Bible […]
Conviction versus condemnation (and how to tell the difference)
I’m awful. I’m a lousy sinner. I deserve what is happening to me right now because of what I’ve done….. Does any of that sound familiar? Do you ever struggle with being able to identify God’s voice over the enemy’s lies—or even over that of your own thoughts and self-condemnations? Recently, God has been convicting […]
Simple Complexities
Simple adjective, simpler, simplest. 1.easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools. 2.not elaborate or artificial; plain: a simple style. 3.not ornate or luxurious; unadorned: a simple gown. Simple. How I find myself craving the simple things of this world right now. A quiet evening, […]
The Breath of God
{This is a devotional I wrote for our church. Just wanted to share it here too.} “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Breath of God. […]