All You Need is a Breath Prayer
“I’m not even asking you to keep him, Lord, just one last dance in the window of time. You’ve already…
Don’t Waste Your Season
Apparently, I’m really not a winter person. Every winter, without fail, I start questioning everything about my life— including my…
Let God Fill the Empty Places of Your Heart
I was in high school when I first began to realize that I wanted more from my relationship with God—and…
Give Jesus Your Burdens
So, I haven’t been sleeping. Most of the time, sleeping is my secret superpower, my favorite hobby, and my dearest…
Is Being Productive Enough For You?
Once, during a period of exasperating insomnia, I watched a nature documentary, hoping it might put me to sleep. I…
When Fear Knocks on Your Door
Fear and discouragement inevitably knock on the door of my future dreams. When I answer, I politely welcome them in,…
You Can’t Heal What You Don’t Know
Growing up, I was very harsh and critical of myself. When my parents divorced, my relationship with my mom was…
How Do You Handle Your Longings?
For nearly six years, my husband and I waited for our baby. We hoped and grieved, hoped and grieved, hoped…
You’re Already Worthy Enough
I’ll always remember the vivid day when I met a new friend named Becca, who spoke to me about my…
Why God Chose Shepherds
Every morning, our golden retriever, Ben, greets us as if we’ve been away for weeks. If my son does not…