You’ve Been Healed; Now What?

You’ve Been Healed; Now What?

On Teacher Grief

On Teacher Grief

My year as a 3rd grade teacher is officially over. And I am grieving. I won’t be returning as a classroom teacher in the fall, but it’s not the job I’m grieving. It’s the kids. All year long, my patience…

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…

The 20 Best Books I Read in 2022

The 20 Best Books I Read in 2022

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My Top 20 Songs of 2022

My Top 20 Songs of 2022

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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…

Sometimes Healing is Progressive

Sometimes Healing is Progressive

One day while I was in school at BSSM, one of my classmates announced that she’d been healed, and I must admit I was a little confused. She had a rare disorder that left her bedridden and completely reliant on…

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…