For me, 2018 began with a choice. The details aren’t necessarily important, but it was a choice that said everything about who God is and who He is going to be in this coming year with me. It was a…
2018
It’s a natural thing, it seems, to become more aware of our hopes and dreams, our shortcomings and our failures, in these few days between Christmas and the New Year. No matter where you look, there is no shortage of…
What Matters Most | Whole30 Recap
Here I am, sitting at my computer on Day 30, sipping my cup of Whole30-compliant coffee. To be here, having completed my first Whole30 feels like a gift, you guys. And I know that probably sounds way too sappy and…
Brave Surrender
Lately, it seems as though God has laid bravery on my heart. At nearly every turn, whether through messages at church or in books and blog posts, courage and bravery have been at the forefront for weeks. For the longest…
He Is Risen
This Easter comes at an interesting time for me this year. I’ve just returned from a much-anticipated family vacation to Arizona and the Grand Canyon and truth be told, I’m still a wee bit jet lagged. But that’s not why…
Eight Years
Last Friday, The Vampire Diaries ended its eight year run on The CW. Why am I writing that here? Because the show’s ending is actually very bittersweet for me personally. (Which does seem a little funny and almost embarrassing to…