Deeper Life: James – Day 4

Prayer I don’t have many words today, God. Please just open my eyes to see you here in James’ letter. What do you want to say to me today? I’m listening. Scripture James 1:13-15 Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God,” for God cannot be tempted by evil, and […]

A Closer Walk on a Dreary Monday

It’s a cold and gray February Monday. There are piles of clean and dirty laundry, in the bedroom and basement. I’m on my third cup of coffee. My baby girl is waking up after far too short of a nap. To be brutally honest, I’d like to transport myself somewhere. Maybe to a cozy little […]

The Strength in God’s Truth

Lately I’ve felt like I’m facing mountains. In my job. In motherhood. In ministry. In college we had this saying, “The way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.” But what about the days that you take one step forward, two steps back? Stuff keeps building and becomes overwhelming. Recently in church […]

Waiting and Praying {31 Days}

God called me to spend my summer in Colorado praying for Nate, specifically for an open door for us to pursue a deeper relationship. I learned some valuable lessons on prayer through that Sometimes Christians believe that the Bible says God will unconditionally give us whatever we pray for. As I learned more about prayer, […]

Colorado Adventures {31 Days}

It took me two years to become certified to teach English as a second language. I tutored while at Emmaus but my biggest opportunity came the summer after my junior year. I traveled to Littleton, CO, where I spent the summer volunteer teaching an ESL class at a church there. I lived with a family […]

Truth in the Dark {31 Days}

Shortly before leaving for college I took a Myers-Briggs personality test. I tested as a 100% extroverted ESFJ. One hundred percent. Looking back, it indicated my unhealthy dependence on people. Because I’d spent years wishing I lived closer to friends, I loved being surrounded by Christians at college. I made friendships left and right. Some […]

Following a New Adventure {31 Days}

Ever had one of those crazy ideas from God you can’t wrap your mind around? I lived at home for 4 years after I graduated from high school, helping at home, cleaning houses for a living, and writing constantly. One fall a homeschool support group asked me to guest teach in their creative writing class. […]