Unnecessary Burdens
Like many other little girls, I greatly enjoyed the Disney princess movies growing up. In fact, it is still fun to pop some popcorn, get cozy on the couch, and get carried away by the magic, music, and imagination. I … Continued
Beautifully Broken
We are broken people. We look at our lives and see imperfection, pain, shattered dreams, and irreparable relationships. We believe we’ve messed up beyond redemption; that we can never have the smooth, ideal life we once eagerly anticipated. We believe … Continued
Surrendering Fear
Fear is a formidable enemy. The “what if” whispers fill my mind and consume all my energy. What if… I lose my job? What if… my children fall away? What if… someone gets sick? It is fear that holds me … Continued
Without a Shadow
One of my favorite childhood poems is Robert Louis Stevenson’s “My Shadow”, which shows the wonder and annoyance a child has with his constantly changing shadow. With every slight movement, our shadows thin or deepen, affected by season, weather, time … Continued
Kingdom Perspective
Sometimes all I see is the continual decay of a dying, corrupt world. Everything ages and fades. A Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, is known for the quote, “The only constant is change.” This inconsistent and shaky ground makes me feel so … Continued
Purpose in Pain
Each time I take my toddler in to get his vaccinations, he recognizes nurse Kelbie right away and points to the door. I know that Kelbie is sweet and kind hearted, but Emmett remembers her as the lady who gives … Continued
The Mud
It had rained that afternoon, a loud downpour lasting only a few minutes, but causing my students to race from their work to the window. I allowed them a moment to watch the droplets beat the pavement, then redirected them to their work and thought no more of it. I had no idea that this rain would be the most impactful rain I’d ever experienced…