Big Love, Hard Goodbyes

My heart is so easily discontented with God’s pacing. Either a season can’t come fast enough, or a season is passing too quickly.

But in every season, God’s love and goodness and mercy and forgiveness will never leave me.

The Only Reason I’m Published

“God, thank you for bringing me so far. You know how much I want to be an author. But–”

And these were some of the hardest words I’ve ever prayed–

“But, if it’s not your will for me to be an author, don’t let me be one.”

For the Overwhelmed:

I’m learning: even if I cause the greatest disappointment, God won’t stop loving me. I’m learning mistakes show how much I need Christ, not how much I need to fix. And I’m learning that Christ already fixed it for me.

How to Rest Well

Whether you’re stuck inside waiting out the storm or off somewhere hot and sunny, learn how to rest well this weekend—starting with the very foundation of rest in Christ.

Something Cool Happened This Week…

I was so touched by the picture, I nearly started crying. God reminded me of the “why” behind all the hard work that night. The reason I do any of it in the first place.

The Freedom of Speech

Yes, the constitution grants freedom of speech. Yes, with a few exceptions, you can say whatever you want. But the constitution is not our ultimate authority. God’s word is.

Single but not Alone

Singleness isn’t a disease to be cured. It’s a season to be experienced. Here’s what I’ve struggled with being single, and here’s what God says…

Acquainted With Jesus

Sometimes, the times you are least ceremonious, the times you come to God ugly crying or confused or just feeling gross, you see God in a whole new light.

You become acquainted with how your imperfections can’t possibly wedge a single inch between you and Jesus.