Last weekend was the most emotionally draining weekend I have had in a long, long time. In light of the tragic events of the week prior, our church (The Bridge) spent a significant part of our gathering praying and discussing what our response should be. You can read that portion of the service here (It is really great!). Then, in the … Continue reading Learning in Tragedy
Her Highest Calling
A few months ago, I was in the middle of the first chapter of Good News for Weary Women by Elyse Fitzpatrick when she dropped a bomb. "Motherhood is not a woman's only calling, nor it is her highest calling..." Woah. Okay, that's fine. Yea, especially since I'm not a mom... Hold on, really? My heart … Continue reading Her Highest Calling
I’m married and I still need Jesus.
A conversation with a friend this morning reminded me of the days before I was married. Being not that long ago, it is fairly easy for me to recall the many emotions that led up to the wedding day. For many, many months, my desire was to be married, to call Brandon "mine" and it be true. Although … Continue reading I’m married and I still need Jesus.
Year 2: The Top 10 (& the Not Top 10)
Hey everybody! Last year we started a tradition on our anniversary. We decided to list, in order, the top ten moments, people, or things from the previous year of our marriage. So, of course we had to do it again this year! It is a BLAST. First, we brainstorm by looking through photos & calendars … Continue reading Year 2: The Top 10 (& the Not Top 10)
Father’s Day Thoughts
It took me a while to understand. Mom and dad were always emotional on Mother's Day, Father's Day and our birthdays. My sister and I thought it was a normal parent thing. We never questioned it. Until we watched Facing the Giants (LOL!) at a church function (LOL!) and dad cried so badly that he felt the … Continue reading Father’s Day Thoughts
Psalm 136
Hey everybody! I was listening to a Summit Church sermon this morning, and JD mentioned rewriting Psalm 136 with your own words and experiences of God's faithfulness. I did it this morning! You should too. It left me overwhelmed by the amazing things God has done in my life. My Psalm 136 Give thanks to the … Continue reading Psalm 136
In the Valley
Disclaimer: Although I am in a slow season, I would not consider myself to be currently in a "valley". If this post finds you in a valley, my prayer is that it would provide a way for you to look to Jesus, the one who rules the universe and holds you in His hands. About … Continue reading In the Valley
Seizing the Silence
43 weeks. That is how long it has been since I was last emerged in considerable silence. That is how long my life has been continuously been filled with voices. Little people voices, big people voices, the voice inside my head, and others. School let out last Wednesday, and Friday was my last day of … Continue reading Seizing the Silence
Jumbled
I feel jumbled. Brandon has been gone all weekend. My emotions have been up and down. My thoughts are not linear (but that's normal). Nothing seems "regular". The past week has been chock-full of negative attitudes, exhaustion, frustration and fear. We are nearing exam time at school and stress levels are inevitably on the rise … Continue reading Jumbled
Her Highest Calling 