Dealing With What You Didn’t Choose
One of the greatest evidences of sin, in my experience, is this: Victims must confess the crimes committed against them. For criminals to go behind bars, victims have to share what was done to them.... Read more
Lessons on Assumption
During college, I took a course on intercultural competency. The main point of the course was when we first encounter a new culture, we should recognize our own incompetency. The most important skill to master?... Read more
When Your Manna Tastes Bland
When I had me wisdom teeth removed (gag), the surgery went well, but there were complications during my recovery. I’ll spare you the gory details. Suffice it to say, I had to eat the same... Read more
Encouragement from Hebrews 11
God’s Big Enough for Our Little Faith I love when God weaves together what you’re reading with what is going on in your life. Recently, my guy and I were talking about taking small steps... Read more
Dying for Christ Vs. Living For Him
Have you ever played the game “would you rather?” Someone offers two options, from the silly to the bizarre, and everyone takes turns explaining which option they’d choose. Would you rather have a calculator in... Read more
How do you celebrate the Easter season?
Early in our marriage, my husband told me Easter is his favorite holiday- and he wanted to really celebrate it. I was at a loss. The day Jesus rose from the grave is an important... Read more
No Way, No How
Standing on the edge of my own big, wild, crazy nightmares or dreams, I remember the words I’ve seen shared around the internet “When there isn’t a way out, go through.” It’s true. But, sometimes,... Read more
The Big Picture of Fear
On our first-ever house-hunting excursion, we walked into a little ranch with chalk paint on the cabinets in the kitchen. If it had been anywhere near our price range, I would have bought it on... Read more
3 Laws of Change
Her wrinkled hand clasped my arm for stability as we took a slight step down. “I need help ever since it happened,” she said apologetically. “Since what?” I asked, unsure if she had an injury... Read more
A Shift in Perspective
The kitchen countertops were covered with ingredients, bowls, and cooking utensils. I started cooking in the late afternoon, consumed with preparing an elaborate meal. After I-don’t-know-how-long, my father-in-law stepped into the kitchen. “Ta-da” he announced.... Read more