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It’s Not About You (Navigating Grief – Part 1)
Over the next few days, I thought I might write a little about grief and grieving, as that seems to be where I find myself most days. I am well aware that my experiences and desires do not represent the population at large. Grief is a very personal and varied process and each person will… Continue reading
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Hello, My Name Is Grief
I have always viewed Grief as an unwanted intruder; a strange visitor. I’ve seen him as the most unwanted houseguest that simply shows up unannounced, uninvited, staying as long as he wants. I’ve seen Grief as an obnoxious screamer, demanding time and attention I’d rather not give. I never know how long he intends to… Continue reading
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The Question of Why
Last Christmas I sat in the attic bedroom of an Airbnb in Liverpool and wept. We had been gifted the incredible opportunity to complete Ezra’s Make-A-Wish from some friends who heard that once a cancer patient dies, Make-A-Wish cancels the wish. Ezra dreamed of going to a game at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England to… Continue reading
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Faith Over Feelings (part 3 of 3)
Welcome to the third and last post of faith over feelings. Today, I hope you are encouraged as you consider these three topics. First, encourage someone who feels things deeply to wrestle. Often, in Christian circles, the idea of wrestling has a negative connotation. It seems to imply doubt or unbelief. For people who feel… Continue reading
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Faith Over Feelings (Part 2 of 3)
Welcome back! Today I will continue with the next 3 points to consider as we battle to remain faithful, even when our feelings seem more real and accurate than what God’s Word says is true. First we must learn the differences between questioning God and having questions for God A piece of my story is… Continue reading
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Faith Over Feelings (Part 1 of 3)
I am leading a breakout session at a church conference next week and am talking about the topic of feelings; how do we encourage someone who believes that something must feel true in order to be true? In all honesty, it’s a session that was created to encourage my own heart and spur me on… Continue reading
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Faithful Paradox
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. If I’m being totally honest, I’m not sure if people even read blogs anymore!?! But alas, I process through writing, so even if no one reads it, the process has been helpful for me and since you’re here right now, I hope it’s helpful for you too! I don’t… Continue reading
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Healing That Comes When We Wrestle With God
I grew up as the middle of three girls, and while we certainly had some wrestling matches, more often than not, they would end in tickle wars or, on the bad days, with some nasty spoken words. Rarely, if ever, were they the grudge matches I have seen among my own boys. Being a mom… Continue reading
Faithful Paradox 