Category: Faith

When You Haven’t Seen the Miracle

When You Haven’t Seen the Miracle

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You’ve Been Healed; Now What?

You’ve Been Healed; Now What?

If you haven’t heard my healing story before, seven years ago I was healed of a six-year chronic illness and I’ve maintained my healing ever since. Maybe you’ve been healed, too – hallelujah! 🙌 Now what? Here are a few…

The Theology of Healing

The Theology of Healing

This month marks seven years since God healed me from a chronic illness. I have officially been healed longer than I was sick, which is something to celebrate! God stepped in for me, and I believe he wants to do…

68 Bible Verses About Strength

68 Bible Verses About Strength

I’m in a season where I don’t feel very strong. I don’t feel capable of accomplishing what’s in front of me to do. Normally I’m quite strong-willed and can power through just about anything, but I’ve been extremely aware of…

Biblical Declarations Against Shame

Biblical Declarations Against Shame

Nothing has caused me more torment in my life than the spirit of shame. Starting when I was very young, it fed me lies I didn’t know better than to believe, and I’ve been in a battle against this spirit…

Green Eggs and Ham

Green Eggs and Ham

When I was in preschool, our class read the book Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss and shared a meal of “green eggs” and ham. I will never forget going home to my mom after school and declaring that…

God Has a Community for You

God Has a Community for You

Finding local community has been a lifelong struggle and lifelong prayer of mine. I’ve had a few (usually short) seasons of solid community. I’ve had a few seasons of mediocre community. And I’ve had many, many alone-in-the-wilderness seasons. In my…

God Doesn’t Owe Me Anything

God Doesn’t Owe Me Anything

I’ve faced a fair amount of disappointment over the past few years. This season of life has felt really unfruitful, and it’s been extremely discouraging. I’ve gone through unfruitful seasons before, but in the past, it was usually because I…

What Does It Feel Like to Be a Discerner?

What Does It Feel Like to Be a Discerner?

Discernment is a God-given gift, but sometimes it’s a tough load to bear, and being misunderstood by others so often seems to be a package deal with this gift. I wrote the following description out of my own frustration and…

What Does it Look Like to Have the Gift of Discernment?

What Does it Look Like to Have the Gift of Discernment?

Discernment is one of those spiritual gifts that is often misunderstood and can be hard to explain. I think there are a lot of discerners out there who don’t realize they’re discerners. Growing up, I assumed everyone had these experiences…