There was a season recently where things got quiet. Not on the outside. Not in life (dealing with cancer was not quiet at all). Not in ministry (it’s been a lot and a lot of fun). But in writing, definitely quiet. Writing has always been my outlet of reflection and contemplation. I’ve kept a diary […]
Begin Again
It’s been a few months since I sat down to write here. This space holds my thoughts, stories, and lessons God teaches me about life and faith. But for a long time now, it’s gotten harder to write. I’ve always felt the need to wrap things up nicely. To always have a lesson or positive […]
Turning 38 Years Old & My One Word
I turned 38 years old, and I have been trying to figure out how I feel about that. It feels like an in-between age with an added sense of urgency. Thirty-eight isn’t a milestone birthday like 35 or 40. It feels like just another year. Yet it’s close enough to 40 that it also feels […]
5 Blogging Lessons in 5 Years + Giveaway!
This blog is 5 years old this month! I do this thing where I start a lot of things and don’t always finish them. I’m thankful and humbled by God that I’m still writing in this little corner of the Internet that He gave me. I haven’t always been consistent, but I’ve learned a lot. […]
My Soul Has Been Stirred
All week long, I’ve been trying to get the right words out, but maybe I just shouldn’t mince it. So here goes. I ended a recent journal entry with these words, “I think I lost myself.” By that I meant, I had allowed the biggest, deepest, most passionate dream of mine to enter a slow […]
The Blog-tember Challenge
Starting next Tuesday, September 1st, I’m joining Bailey Jean over at Brave Love Blog for the 2nd Annual Blog-tember Challenge! If you have a blog, join the fun! I will be following her Blog-tember Challenge prompts as well as adding my own twists. For example, one of the prompts asks about my personal style and […]
How to Cover a Mile
We waited for the DJ to announce our names when suddenly he started talking in paragraphs. The groomsmen looked confused. The bridesmaids pressed in closer to hear. We looked at each other, a half grin on our faces and one collective question on our lips. “What is the DJ going to say about me?” And […]