The Disillusioned Church Planter
I am weirdly at peace with my tiny church in a world that only celebrates the skinny jeaned booming success stories.
Before I Was Ready
I was pregnant at my college graduation ceremony. I knew I wasn’t ready, but Kaleb arrived to rock our world in the best way possible. We were young and dumb. We didn’t have time to establish careers or learn how to live independently. Ready or not, we were parents. We were suddenly deep in a world of diapers, spit up, […]
When Planting Isn’t Sexy
Ministry and marriage aren’t always sexy. They require grit, commitment, and a deep knowledge of God’s control.
Desert (and Dessert) Seasons
I am devastated. Okay, that might be a touch melodramatic, but I am seriously bummed. I applied for a job I really wanted, and I found out after work yesterday that I didn’t make it past the first round interview. Now I’m sitting here wondering what to do with myself. Do I lick my wounds, work three times harder to […]
As She Goes
In these days, I have watched her continue to push, wiggle, and strive to get to things that we have fought to protect her from. I have been relieved for the battle to end, and sorrowed at the fact we are are both losing.
John 21: Feed My Sheep
Following God isn’t about living a perfect life. It is about following Christ’s example of not striving to be first and caring for others.
John 20: Right Where You Are
God understands our doubts, and he loves us enough to show us who he is again and again.
John 19: What I Have Written
God is not concerned with whether or not we have the right lineage or education. He wants us all to experience the truth of who he is.
John 18: What is Truth?
We live in a world which truth is very unclear and often seems to be in flux. Yet people need something unmutable they can hold on to.
John 17: Loved Like Jesus
God loves YOU as much as he loves Jesus, his one and only son, united to God, the one willing to sacrifice himself for everyone. Yeah, as much as that guy.