The past few weeks have been full of madness and stress and deadlines and severe lack of sleep. And, as I look ahead at my calendar, it’s just going to get worse in the coming weeks. There’s a looming deadline ahead of me and, even though I know I’m going to make it and it’s […]
Choosing Helpful Over Convenient: My Battle with Social Media
For many years, I have struggled with depression, though many people wouldn’t know it by just looking at me. I can easily wear a mask and hide those areas of struggle or hurt, but it’s still there. When I’m not vigilant about my mental and emotional health, and when I have neglected my relationship with […]
Courage Looks a Little Different On Everyone
When you think of the word “courage” what comes to mind? Do you think of a heroic firefighter charging into a burning building, a member of the military in the throes of battle, or the cop serving their community? What about the person who quits their job to pursue another opportunity, the parent who stays […]
Learning How to Handle an Untrustworthy Heart
Certain phrases just stick with you. These are the ones that you hear in a sermon or read in a book that just linger in your mind for days and even months after you first encounter them. “The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?” Jeremiah […]
Living Out the New Creation Life
For many years I didn’t know what size I was when I bought clothing, which happened very infrequently. I was so insecure about my body that I bought pieces that were 2-3 sizes bigger than I actually was! Learning my actual size was a truly shocking experience! Even though I know what size I am, […]
