Looking back to move forward
I know many of us would rather skip all forms of reflection because 2020 was such a dumpster fire. It hurt. It took. It challenged. It overwhelmed. But I think our reflection can hold space for our grief and our […]
Life
God’s glory enters the ordinary
The season of Advent is upon us, and I’m so happy about it! One of my friends makes her own Advent wreath each year, so I followed suit and put this little one together on our dining room table. I […]
A spark of comfort this strange Thanksgiving
If you are curious what my inner child wants to be doing right now…it’s this. She wants to snuggle up by the fire, surrounded by Christmas joy, hear the voices of loved ones in the room next door and read […]
Can you let go of your grip?
This week in yoga, I shared a verse that has become my life’s mantra. Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 As a recovering control freak, stillness is where I’ve begun to find healing after years of […]
I’ll stop when…
As the pace of life has been picking back up, I’m having a hard time slowing down.I tell myself I’ll stop to rest when… the work is done everyone’s needs are met my list is totally checked off I meet […]
Our need for acceptance
In these uncertain times, a peculiar thing has begun to happen to me. It’s not a new sensation, but something that seems to rise up in me when things don’t feel stabile. I’ve definitely encountered it in other uncertain times […]
Created to reflect love
As you move through your week, I pray you are reminded that God has specifically and uniquely crafted you to reflect His love, right where you are. On purpose and for a purpose. I’ve been clinging to this promise lately […]
Daughter, I want to be more like you
When you come downstairs, dressed for the day, all I can do is smile and think, “I want to be more like you.” Plaid tights, sparkly tutu, flower shirt and wild, crazy hair. You are beautiful, untamed, open-hearted and totally […]
Inexhaustible compassion
Last week I hit a wall of weariness, and today I felt the sunshine stream through the window and warm my face. In a season where so many of us feel the darkness of exhaustion, the new morning sun reminds […]
Today is cancelled
I woke up Monday and realized I needed to cancel the day because I just couldn’t. This felt weird because typically, I have an enormous amount of willpower but at the same time it felt right because my heart was […]
