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I'm Not Called
We're not called to everything--but we're called to something. And if we each do our part, we change the world.
A Prayer for When We're Mourning Tragedy
Every few years, tragedy seems to strike the nation at its heart. Here's my prayer for when it does.
Insecurity and Encouragement
Encouragement can mean the world. But which voices do we listen to, and when?
When It Was Real
Whether you believe in typical Halloween ghouls, we know the spiritual world is real!
Red Corn and Jack-o'-Lanterns
Ever wonder where jack-o'-lanterns came from? I'm sharing some fun history about them and some Puritan autumn traditions.
Things Autumnal
Just musing about the change of seasons. Are you a fan of autumn?
Fall, Autumn, and Harvest
A brief look at the history of how these words are used!
Where Risk and Faith Meet
Whatever decisions you're making...are they for YOU or for THEM?
Looking
Do we go through our days looking for where God is moving, for the work He'd have us do?
Because the Storms
Sometimes God isn't glorified DESPITE the storms--sometimes He's glorified BECAUSE of them.
Not Blank Slates
God didn't make you as a blank slate--He made you with yearning and passions and inclinations. So how are you using them?
Book Lovers
We are book lovers--and that's a legacy worth preserving.
39 Things
In honor of my 39th birthday, I'm chatting about 39 things that stood out to me this year--the silly, the serious, and everything in between.
Other People's Problems
Ever heard the "wisdom" that if you want to feel better about your own problems, just look at someone else's? Yeah...let's reevaluate that.
Approaching the Throne
Not just anyone can approach the throne of a king. Which makes it all the more amazing that we can freely approach God.
The Right Gospel
How can we be sure we're following the right Gospel and haven't been led astray?
Broken Places
Grief leaves us broken...but it's something we all have to deal with. Join me as I'm talking about a book that broke my heart and then knit it beautifully back together!
The Purpose of Passion
Ever feel pulled in a million directions, all of them good? Let's take a look at how to balance these passions.
Competitive Spirits and Battling Discouragement
If, like me, you've always had a competitive spirit, chances are good you've also faced discouragement that arises from comparing yourself to others. Here's how I've l...
What He Asks of Us
Jesus gave up everything for us; what does He ask us to give up for him? Our sins.
My God
I've always found it fascinating how people can acknowledge God without claiming as THEIRS. Do we?
Prayer
Finding and taking time for prayer has always been a challenge for me--though so worthwhile. How do you manage your prayer life?
Legacies
My great-grandmother lived to be 103...and she left behind quite a legacy. What, I wonder, is ours?
Motivation
The Bible doesn't always tell us people's motivations...but it does teach us that they matter to the Lord.
The Fly
A silly story from my childhood that taught me a lot about faith.
Being Who We Are
We should always strive to be better versions of ourselves...yet we should always be who God made us.
Childlike Abandon
Are we greeting the Lord with childlike abandon?
His Kingdom
The only way to bring Him into our earthly kingdoms is to focus on His kingdom first and foremost.
Warriors of Praise
Amazing things happen when praise leads us into life's battlefields.
Praising Him
Let's praise Him in our joy...and praise Him when the shadows come too, just like the psalmists.