Video chat with my godsons so they could show me their rock and dinosaur A slow-start Saturday A gorgeous day for a homecoming football game Kicking off Sabbath with Mexican takeout (with leftovers to enjoy for Sunday lunch as well!) FaceTiming with the whole fam A couple hours in the hammock in the sun on… Continue reading Weekend Moments of Joy {31 Days of Joy}
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She considered Him. {31 Days of Joy}
“By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered him faithful who had promised.”Hebrews 11:11 She considered Him faithful. She considered Him good. The One who made a promise, she considered Him. In her longing, hoping, waiting, she considered Him. In her giving up of dreams,… Continue reading She considered Him. {31 Days of Joy}
Unexciting Joy {31 Days of Joy}
Day 2 of this month long challenge writing about joy and I’m already struggling a bit. I thought back through my day to see what I could write about and while there were little moments of joy (like getting a piece of mail from my awesome goddaughter!) that was summed up in a nice Instagram… Continue reading Unexciting Joy {31 Days of Joy}
Prom Dresses & Defiant Joy {31 Days of Joy}
I wore my daughter's prom dress to work today. Let me guess some of the things you may be thinking right now: 1. Why?!?2. What daughter?3. No really, why? Let's clear up number 2 first since that's the quick answer: While I don't yet have biological children of my own, I did get the opportunity… Continue reading Prom Dresses & Defiant Joy {31 Days of Joy}
The Stories We Tell
When I wake up with a worship song or Scripture already in my mind as my first waking thought, I pay attention. A few days ago, these lyrics were on repeat as I transitioned into my day: "You write a beautiful story. You write a beautiful story.From glory to glory. I believe.You write a beautiful… Continue reading The Stories We Tell
“deute!”
“deute" This was the call I heard as I laid awake at 3:45 am one Friday morning at some point in the early days of the pandemic. No, I don’t know Greek, but I stumbled upon this word that is often translated as "come" or "come now" as I was poking around in Matthew 11.… Continue reading “deute!”
A Prayer for a Friend (and me)
I wrote this prayer last night in a text message to a friend. Some of the lines were focused on her struggles, some of them maybe more on mine. Most of them focused on the truths God’s been speaking on repeat into my life over the last weeks and months. So if you need some… Continue reading A Prayer for a Friend (and me)
Angels, Stand Down
Angels are one of those topics that people seem to either be really fascinated by or generally stay away from. These warrior messengers of God may be hard for us to wrap our human minds around, but their presence throughout Scripture is undeniable. Around Christmas this year a teammate and I ended up in a… Continue reading Angels, Stand Down
“Save, now!” – A Palm Sunday Reflection
I wake up and I know I need this week to be different. In these days of global pandemic, of soul searching, of anxious uncertainty, I know need this week, this Holy Week, to be one where I lean in and linger long and listen well. I hit play before my feet hit the floor… Continue reading “Save, now!” – A Palm Sunday Reflection
Fasting from Isolation in the Midst of Pandemic
Lent. It’s a season known for fasting. As I journey though a devotion book suggesting a new fast for each day, the suggested fasts have ranged from “collecting praise” to an actual physical meal. I had to laugh when I came across the most recent suggestion. “Today, fast from isolation.” In a current world climate… Continue reading Fasting from Isolation in the Midst of Pandemic
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