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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
One of my favorite Bill Johnson quotes is this: Favor opens doors. Favor opens doors you’re not supposed to walk through. I’ve been presented with a few unexpected opportunities lately. This isn’t something that usually happens in my life, to…
It’s that time of year again…the sunny days of summer are coming to a close as college students move into dorms and apartments and begin a new season. I’ve been a college student, I’ve been a friend to many college…
Waiting has been a theme in my blog posts lately, probably because it’s often a theme in my life. 😊 I shared a playlist last week, and today I have a list of Bible verses for all of us who…