In America, we celebrated Independence Day last Tuesday, and it was a fitting day to spend the afternoon watching Sound of Freedom at the movie theater. Based on a true story, the movie depicts the horrors of human trafficking, particularly…
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…
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…
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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…
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…