i don’t quite know yet how i’ll engage with this season of lent, especially alongside and as part of a new community, but i’m hopeful and curious about what will come of this season of preparing for easter, beginning with the reminder that i come from dust and will one day return to it.
Read MoreFor almost two years now, I have faithfully observed the Sabbath without fail every single Friday evening to Saturday evening (since I work on Sundays being in ministry). It has completely changed my life, my faith, and my heart, too.
Read MoreI’m walking away from Evolving Faith 2019 and coming back into reality with a whole host of new thoughts, new ideas, new questions, and new assurances. It was hard, but it was good. And I am grateful for it all.
Read MoreAs I have spent time reading throughout Scripture and listening to hymns and worship music this week, I felt moved to put pen to paper and reflect on the events we will celebrate this weekend.
Read MoreWith the new year came a new plan for my Bible study time, and it’s been going pretty well so far! I’ve made some adjustments after quickly realizing my goals were too ambitious (surprise, surprise) and it’s been great to zero in on the New Testament with some new resources to help me dive deep.
Read MoreI was inspired recently to be more intentional with memorizing Scripture, something I really haven't attempted seriously since childhood. Here are all the best suggestions I received for how to make it happen!
Read MoreIt's been a few months, and I still find myself returning to these two questions weekly, if not daily.
Read MoreIt was in a hot yoga class that I first heard the phrase. “Create space,” the instructor says after calling out our next pose. At first, I brushed it off. I was too busy trying to, you know, do the pose...
Read MoreIt’s often taken to be this anthem of “I CAN DO EVERYTHING” and “I AM INVINCIBLE” and so on… and I’m not really a fan of that.
Read MoreHere I am. In a new month, a new season. And I'm trying to take better inventory of where my soul is these days.
Read MoreWhen we sit down next to loved ones and strangers and acquaintances and break bread, we are building love. We are building community.
Read MoreHow cool is it that when we gather, we can encourage and spur each other on in our worship, crying out to God and calling out to one another as we praise?
Read MoreMay this season be one of growth, grace, and goodness. May we walk step by step alongside Jesus, God made man to save us, as He walks forward for us to the cross. May we grasp a little better this year how big that is.
Read MoreI haven't really poured my heart out or shared serious thoughts here. I've been writing more than ever, but in journals instead.
Read MoreSetting goals and writing lists and trying to improve so many things in so many areas of my life... But then, I'm reminded as if through a soft whisper, it's not about me.
Read MoreHeaven touched earth this weekend and hearts will be forever changed. Jesus, thank You.
Read MoreTomorrow, more than 900 women will gather in a room. How often does that happen?
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