You Are Safe and Loved and Wanted
“Mommy, you are safe and loved and wanted,” my son said to me one night as he stroked my cheek, his eyelids heavy with sleep. He was repeating…
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The World Needs Your Story, But You Have To Tell It
There’s a phrase I use to describe myself on the regular. It may be cliche and overused, but I find that it really captures being…
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I Still Love Being in Church Even Though it’s Different Now
How I love to be in church! It is such a comfort to me. It’s my safe place. Yes, I carry my faith with me everywhere. Jesus is in my heart and…
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It Doesn’t Mean the Tears Don’t Fall
This has all been a lot. Even though most days I can feel the blessing of extra time with the kids. Even though I believe strongly that…
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Dear Christian Not Sure You’re Doing it Right
I see you there. The one who feels like maybe, just maybe, this Christian walk wasn’t designed for people like you. The one who feels like church…
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Dear Mama, It’s OK if You Feel Like You’ve Made the Wrong Choice
It’s another school morning and I lie awake staring at my ceiling, wondering if I’ve made the wrong choice. There’s no school bus for us this…
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Jesus Was Thinking of Me on That Cross
Jesus was thinking of me that day He went to Calvary. He was imagining my face, the heaviness of my sin upon Him. He was in anguish…
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This is Why We Needed To Come To Church
This past Sunday morning started just like every other Sunday morning starts. Little feet crept in to stand beside my bed while little eyes danced in…
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I May Have Left God Many Times, He Has Never Left Me
It was my senior year of high school and my mom and I were on our way to school after another morning spent arguing over things that don’t…
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Dear Tired Woman, There’s Hope Yet
My dearest tired woman, I see you. I see you staring at your reflection. Your face is lined with age, and it reminds you of the scars in your soul.…
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