Each year, around November, Jeremy and I would sit down and make a cohesive plan for the next year. Church theme, student ministry theme, topics, lesson plans, activities, etc. In […]
It Was for Me
It was for me, Jesus left Heaven’s glory For me, He stepped down from His throne Wrote Himself into redemption’s story From Lord of lords, to an embryo Creator of […]
He Loves Me. He Loves Me Not.
I think this may be what PTSD feels like. The nightmares and night sweats, heart palpitations and nausea, reliving the trauma and uncontrolled sobbing, irrational fears and fight or flight […]
The God Who Stays
One thing that seems universal to sufferers is the need for community. How many of us have craved, hoped, even prayed for someone to come alongside and sit with us […]
Cue the Anger
Oh boy. I was really hoping to skip this part of the grief process. I mean, everyone warned me -especially other widows – but I was praying I would be […]
Sunday’s Coming
Saturday was silent. Surely, it was through…. I often think about that Saturday between the crucifixion and the resurrection, when Jesus was in the tomb. I believe that must’ve been […]
The Seasons of Grief
The daffodils popped up weeks ago, promising the end of an unbearably long winter. But it seems to me, Spring is a bit bipolar. She gifts us with warmth and […]
I’ll Be Okay
Yesterday was just hard. Some days are like that. When you’re a mom, the car seems to be a good place to go to be alone. Last night, you could’ve […]
You Are Who He Says You Are
This shirt.I don’t know who gave it to me. It just showed up on my desk one Wednesday night, before prayer meeting. The note was simply signed, “a friend.” Loss […]