Turn Down the Volume on Worry
Living in downtown Chicago for the past ten years has given me an ongoing noisy soundtrack of trains, buses, sirens,…
Be Gentle With Yourself
Some mornings, my inner critic wakes up with me. As I eat my breakfast, my first thoughts appear auto-populated by…
Which Voice Will You Believe?
Jesus once asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” “Well,” they replied, some say John…
How to Find Healing
For years, I lived a secret life of brokenness while married to a pastor. I was buried under psychological pain…
Let God Tend Your Trees
My nearby neighbor’s lovely garden grew into a mess. Her once beautiful trees and plants became overgrown, no longer producing…
When Will My Turn Come?
Why does God sometimes answer us immediately, and other times, we pray and pray and see nothing for months or…
How to Talk to Yourself in the Dark
Some days, life feels relentless, and God feels distant. Yet, as soon as I pull away from Him, Psalm 43…
Is the Lord your Shepherd?
The Psalms have been my go-to in every stage of life. Maybe it is because of my love of poetry…
Your Heart Can be Thankful
It is not easy to feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and thanksgiving when you’re going through a trial. Many…
Help and Hope from Isaiah
In the darkest years of my journey as a mom with our prodigal son, Isaiah was my closest friend. As…