Do you feel like you lack the power of God? I know I do. I feel my lack more often that I care to admit. It’s not that I regularly walk a powerless life as a believer. But certain areas of life seem to be lacking. It’s like amnesia of the heart—there’s an inconsistency in…
I love learning! I want to keep my mind sharp, learn new things, be called higher, and be sharpened by other believers. I’ve found podcasts to be one helpful tool in this endeavor, and thought I’d pass them on in hopes that they will serve you, too. I have a podcast app on my phone…
Eleven years ago last month, I was diagnosed with a rare form of uterine cancer, Leiomyosarcoma. What began with a routine annual Ob/GYN exam, quickly turned into multiple scans, a referral to a Gynecological oncologist, more scans, a referral to a Reproductive Endrocrinologist, yet further scans, a changed diagnosis, and one last scan. Needless to…
On November 2 of last year, my dad passed from this world after a short bout (a little less than 3 months from diagnosis) with Stage IV brain cancer. I wrote the following in January, and initially shared it with a few friends. Several of them encouraged me to post it publicly. They found it…
Dear friend, There have been difficult seasons in my life when the Lord has ministered so intimately and so vividly that I am left forever marked, long past the seasons of trial. Often in those times, the Lord has spoken His tender words of healing, revelation, and love to me through His people. I want…
Each Sunday after a corporate reading of Scripture, our church has a brief testimony time. It is a time to spur one another on as we share of the Lord’s faithful work in our lives. Yesterday, I eeked out my own testimony, with tears. So much more can be said, and maybe I’ll have the…
Recently, there was a nationwide gathering for college students called the Cross Conference. The focus was to inspire vision and equip students to go to the nations, “magnifying the kingly majesty of Jesus Christ.” As I read the quotes that streamed through my twitter feed, I was stirred in my faith. But I also became…
The internet is abuzz with all things advent. It is truly a special time of year, full of anticipation for when we celebrate the anniversary of Jesus’ first coming to earth and look forward to His second coming. But, I am eagerly anticipating and desperate for another way in which Jesus comes. I am in…
Recently, I felt battered and weary in my parenting journey. Can you relate to this glimpse into a normal day in my house with one particular child? Stumbling to the breakfast table, when told what would be served, a complaint is muttered. A rote adoration prayer with no heart to it is mumbled. A meltdown…
Recently, as I rounded the corner on the last mile of my run, I set my face like flint toward the finish and breathed out a prayer for endurance. I also picked up my pace. I was starting my tenth mile, and though tired and ready to be done, no thought was given to quitting….
It’s very common to hear Christians talk about things being “practical” or “spiritual.” Taking care of practical details such as paying for something, is often not thought to be related to the things of the Spirit. I think we must obliterate these false dichotomies and gain understanding that every aspect of “practical” life plays a…
In many ways there are still places in my life where there are disconnects. What I say I believe about God can look very different from what it looks like I believe about Him. For example, it’s easy to say that I believe the Lord is All-Sufficient, and then I turn around and become exasperated with…
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