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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
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Mothering
Tomorrow would be Ezra’s 20th birthday. As with every milestone we cross, there are a myriad of emotions that come with each of these days. I have thought a lot about Ezra in recent days, remembering him in various seasons of life, longing to hear his voice, talk with him, hear his music, share time… Continue reading
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Saturday: The Day Between Loss and Glory
Easter weekend has always been one of contemplation for me; and much more so over the last 2 years as we continue to grieve the death of our eldest son, Ezra. I used to dwell a lot on Friday and Christ’s crucifixion; the incredible sacrifice he made for sinners such as me. I used to… Continue reading
Faithful Paradox
faithful [ feyth-fuhl ] – steady in allegiance or affection; loyal — paradox. /ˈpær·əˌdɑks/ – a statement or situation that may be true but seems impossible or difficult to understand
May we learn to be faithful to Jesus, even as we wrestle with the paradox of faith.
Faithful Paradox 