I brought a generous dose of insecurity with me to the She Speaks conference this weekend. (So much that I didn’t leave room for my toothbrush, apparently.) (Free hotel toothbrush for the win.) Despite my insecurity, I tried to practice what I had just “preached” last week – “our sure footing, peace, and purpose is foundContinue reading “Then I put on my Big Girl Panties. Inside-out.”
Category Archives: Faith
#firstfridayfinds: Freedom gives me anxiety.
It’s Friday Saturday!!! Dang it, I’m a day late. But YESTERDAY was the first Friday in July… which means it’s time to link up with Elizabeth at Words and Wonder for First Friday Finds. Ready? One verse, fifteen minutes, and… go. As we celebrate Independence Day, we celebrate FREEDOM! Freedom is AMAZING!!! But, canContinue reading “#firstfridayfinds: Freedom gives me anxiety.”
Sometimes I think God is the bad guy.
True confession: Sometimes I think God is the bad guy. I mean, it’s easy to feel like He has left my friend’s young family in the lurch. They love Jesus. They serve others generously. They work for a church, for crying out loud. And as of last week, due to some crazy circumstances, they’re effectively homeless. They’reContinue reading “Sometimes I think God is the bad guy.”
Inexhaustible God
Confession time. I’ve been struggling these past few weeks. I don’t feel close to Jesus. I’m mindful of Him, but I’m not talking to Him much. At least not very honestly. Not vulnerably. He doesn’t seem distant from me — but I feel distanced from Him… if that makes any sense. Meanwhile, the brokenness and hurtContinue reading “Inexhaustible God”
Uncommon Core
You guys, It’s official: I am insane training for a second marathon. You could say my first marathon didn’t exactly go as planned. (You can read all the gory details here.) I THOUGHT I would cross the line fast enough to qualify for the Boston Marathon. Instead, I hit the wall at mile 15, shuffled along for theContinue reading “Uncommon Core”
Busted lips, good snuggles, and no more tears.
Molly just busted her lip. She buried her face in my shoulder as she cried. I held her for a few moments, offering the comfort of a good snuggle. Then I lifted her chin and wiped the tears from her eyes. She sniffled, smiled, and then off she went, all better. Do you ever wishContinue reading “Busted lips, good snuggles, and no more tears.”
Roots (the good kind)
Yesterday, I took Owen and his friend Evan for a hike on the trails I’ve been running. It was so fun to appreciate up close all the details I miss while running (and sucking wind and trying to not get hit by a bike). We wandered off the trail for awhile and ended up alongContinue reading “Roots (the good kind)”
Starving. With a mouth full of food.
My children tell me they’re hungry all. day. long. Often they’re just thirsty. Or bored. Sometimes they’re actually hungry. And sometimes, they have the audacity to tell me they’re hungry WHILE THEY’RE EATING. Owen regularly asks for more food while he still has half a plate in front of him. Molly even had an apple inContinue reading “Starving. With a mouth full of food.”
#firstfridayfinds: Sufficient Courage
It’s the first Friday in May (already!?!), which means I’m linking up with Elizabeth at Words and Wonder for first friday finds! Ready? One verse, fifteen minutes, and… go. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body,Continue reading “#firstfridayfinds: Sufficient Courage”
Ordinary Monday
Easter weekend felt so powerful – the kind of powerful that makes you think you’ll wake up feeling different the next day. But can I be honest? So far, today really feels like Just Another Monday. Disappointed, I prayed about it this morning, and God reminded me of some thoughts I typed into my phoneContinue reading “Ordinary Monday”
All the Little Pieces 