I’m in the middle of 2 different series right now in this blogging space: a Lenten series and a Psalms series. And though I love the way these posts ground me in the words of the Scriptures, I am also longing to find more space to free write more words … Continue reading
Is there anything in this world that calls us to deny ourselves? We buy what we want, fight for what we don’t have, and clamor to make it to the top. The more we have, the happier we will be, right? Doesn’t true contentment come with the fulfillment … Continue reading
Which is more intimidating to you, working hard or taking a break? For me, it is definitely the latter. Getting things done gives me feedback. I can check something off my list and feel good about what I accomplished. Taking a break leaves me lurking in the unknown. How will … Continue reading
I did it again last night. I stayed up late. Way late. Like, went to bed in the morning late. So today, my eyelids are heavy and my arms are limp. I am exhausted. I wish I could say I stayed up to work on some great project. I didn’t. … Continue reading
“It’s okay to have grilled cheese for dinner, you know.” Believe it or not, I found those to be great words of wisdom from a friend. Encouragement at a time I needed it. I was sick. I wondered aloud whether I could actually do something like take a nap. My … Continue reading
grace (n): unmerited divine assistance; approval; favor; mercy; pardon; kindness. When is the last time you paused, reflected, and rested in God’s grace? I am an overachiever, a perfectionist, and a self-criticizer. Reminders of the sufficiency of God’s grace are a necessity for me. How about you? I recently did … Continue reading
