Finding Your Wholehearted Worth
My working philosophy of God was this: Following Jesus can feel brutal. Living a transformed and transforming life, though, is…
Cling to God’s Word During Uncertainty
I’m a recovering perfectionist. I manage my household schedule, coordinate family gatherings, and bring friends together for meaningful fellowship. For…
Hey Sister! You are Called to a Life of Hope!
We’ve all had that friend— who had a life-threatening disease, who lost a family member or who has experienced abuse.…
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…
What Can We Learn in the Desert?
Experiences of exile are meant to transform me and you into pilgrims – people who look ahead and not behind.…
Jesus Will Come to You!
My track coach was told to wash his hands of me because I was “trouble.” But, despite what people told…
The Giver of Your Dreams
Like any woman with a pulse, I have had times when my back was against the wall, and I have…
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…