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The True Light
Every Easter, we cry “Hosanna!” (save us!), praising God the darkness does not win. As Christians, we must embrace and tell the narrative of the True Light — to ourselves and to a world that’s aching for a better story.
Apr 172 min read


No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus
Staring at the exam room ceiling tiles, I lay there thinking about people in my life, wondering if I ever danced across their thoughts.
Mar 62 min read


When It's Hard to Celebrate the Holidays
If your Thanksgiving looks differently than you hoped, remember this: God's goodness has not left you.
Nov 22, 20245 min read


Hope is Hard Work
Hope is a verb, demanding intention to cling to God when we cannot see the growth underneath the surface.
Oct 2, 20242 min read


Forget Not: Training Our Muscle Memory for God's Goodness
Like a prima ballerina, let's train our muscle memory. "Forget not" God’s sweet benefits even in pain, grief, and fear.
Sep 9, 20243 min read


Not My Goodness, But God's
All the gifts in my life are because of God’s goodness, not my own. He is the gift-giver, goodness is at the core of who God is...
Jul 24, 20242 min read


A Rock Like No Other
"Their rock is not as our Rock." Moses's song reminded his people to be faithful to The Rock who was different from all other gods.
Mar 29, 20242 min read


Surrendering to God’s Goodness
It's been a battle releasing my grip on what I thought the good Christian life looked like, replacing it with God's definition of "good."
Mar 12, 20243 min read


Sheltered In the Storm
As followers of Christ, we aren’t sheltered from storms, but in them.
Aug 5, 20232 min read


Trusting God for Fruit from Every Season
For every season (even those we don't want), God has a purpose, producing lasting good fruit. How can we trust Him with each season?
Aug 11, 20223 min read


Perseverance in Night Seasons
What do we do when our “night seasons” linger? When joy and morning's light seem impossibly far away, how can we persevere?
Aug 4, 20206 min read


A Decade of God’s Goodness in the Impossible
The hardest decade of our lives began in 2010, but I learned that God’s goodness shows itself in the bruises, not just blessings.
Jan 1, 20205 min read


Why “Suffering is Never for Nothing” is Not the Same as “Everything Happens for a Reason”
"Everything happens for a reason" is a terrible phrase. Read how rightly understanding our suffering brings true comfort in crisis.
Nov 1, 20195 min read


God Knows Our Weaknesses - and That’s a Good Thing
Have there been times when you’re utterly weak and barely functioning? As a Christian, our weakness is a good thing. Here's why.
Apr 10, 20194 min read


This is My Father's World - Grief and Trust in God's Goodness
Dear friend who cannot bear the present sufferings, let God work in the darkness. He will never leave you or forsake you. Do not rush His...
Nov 27, 20182 min read


Lessons on the True Vine from a Day of Yard Work
If I trust in the goodness of the Gardener (God the Father) and abide in the True Vine (Jesus Christ), I can withstand the pruning.
Aug 19, 20184 min read


Resting, Not Resigned: Living a Life of Peace When Your World is Rocked
Finding true rest is different than being resigned to our circumstances. Discover how to move from resignation to rest.
Jun 25, 20185 min read


My Mother's Ring: Lessons on Beautiful Imperfection
Like her precious star opal ring, Mom's brokenness reflected rare beauty. Grief and weakness motivated her to love wholeheartedly.
May 7, 20183 min read


Five Book Recommendations for When You're Suffering
Find comfort and truth in these 5 book recommendations for the Christian who's suffering.
Apr 24, 20186 min read


Discovering the Hope of Easter from a Wheelchair
I don't remember the sermon that Easter Sunday...but one powerful song reminded that bitter girl in the wheelchair of HOPE.
Apr 1, 20183 min read
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