Hope On The Road Less Traveled
Last December, emotions were at an all-time high. Our family had endured a long and painful season with one of our children and, deep down, I hoped (and expected) that Christmas would offer a much-needed dose of joy. It turns out, God’s plans and my expectations were sailing in opposite directions. To my great disappointment,… Continue reading Unrealistic Expectations: A Thief of Joy During the Christmas Season
I can’t live like this anymore!” I cried through sobs. “I just want to be free from the torment of my mind!” I sat on my bed and tried to make sense of what was going on inside. I was tired of the chronic pain, the frequent bouts of illness, and the weariness of dealing… Continue reading Trapped in My Own Mind – Three Lies Depression Whispers
Hi Friends, I'm excited to share about The Long Road Home with you this Christmas season. After quickly running out of stock when it launched this past month (through Crossway), we're finally back in business with enough stock to last the season, so I waited until now to share a bit more of what this… Continue reading Meet The Long Road Home (Plus a Giveaway!!)
It's been a week. And depending on your perspective, it's either been a really good one or a really hard one. Few fall in-between. But no matter where you fall on the spectrum of the election results, if you’re a Christian, there should be a noticeable difference. Why? Because regardless of what your perspective is… Continue reading A Call to Christian Unity in a Divided Country
“God, we trusted you. We counted the cost, took a step of faith, and followed your leading. We believed and trusted that you would take care of us as we followed you down this difficult and sacrificial road. Yet here we are, with circumstances that have only worsened. If you knew the pain that lay… Continue reading The School of Faith – When God’s Ways Are a Mystery
Ever since I was young, I've found John Bunyan's "The Pilgrims Progress" to be insightful in the way that it speaks to the human experience, regardless of age or season of life. That's the beauty of allegory - it taps into our God-given creativity in a way that connects to the human and spiritual realities… Continue reading The Long Road Home
Illness - both chronic and acute - have been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. It's impacted the choices I’ve made and paths I’ve taken (or been forced not to take). It has robbed me of countless things I enjoy in life, such as activities, time with others, being… Continue reading If “By His Stripes We are Healed,” Why Has My Healing Not Come?
To say it’s been a fight for faith is an understatement. Not because this has been the most painful season of my life, but because of the longevity, depth, and layers of hardship that have worn me to a pulp. I’ve had seasons when my agony has driven me to worship as Job did: “The… Continue reading When Our Foundation Falters
I cried out in desperation - "Lord, where are you? Why do you seem silent to our pleas when we are so desperate for your help?" The enemy taunted in response, "Your faith must not be strong enough. You must not be learning the lesson he wants you to learn. He won't answer your pleas… Continue reading His Faithfulness Outweighs Our Faithlessness
The stars shine brightest against the blackened sky. Oak trees gain their stability and strength by enduring fierce storms. Pearls are found hidden within the depths of the sea. Diamonds are formed under intense pressure and heat under the earth’s crust. In God’s world, beauty is often found in the most unexpected places. And our… Continue reading Beauty is Found in the Most Unexpected Places
Set Apart 