Even though I grew up in church, I never really hurt much about Lent. This was something others did, not me. As I have matured in my faith, I have come to see the benefits of Lent to my own spiritual journey. Lent serves as a reminder of the 40 days Jesus withdrew to the wilderness; Jesus was tempted while in the wilderness. As Christians,…
20 years. How can it be? Twenty years ago was the worst day of my life. I sometimes hear the screams as if they were yesterday. My screams. My husband of nine years was gone. Tragically and suddenly, he left us. My world was spinning out of control. I remember asking God if there would ever be a day when I wouldn’t cry. Why would…
Having just finished reading John Mark Comer’s Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, I was deep in thought, pondering the need to slow down. Suddenly, I heard the microwave beeping and in my rush to turn it off, I stubbed my toe. Think about it. As I thought about slowing down, I rushed and hurt myself, causing me to stop and slow. God has a funny way…
We all know people who give fake names at coffee shops. Some do it because their name is difficult to spell and they want to help the barista. Others do it to be silly. Still other times, the person listening gets the name wrong. This happened to us recently. After giving my order, the person behind the register asked my name. Jeff was standing behind…
For years I viewed the Sabbath as restrictive; I thought of it as a day to limit my fun. Even as a child, my parents joked that “Go” was my middle name. Resting does not come naturally for me. In fact, I tend to fight it. Last year, God really began to convict me about the lack of rest in my life. He reminded me,…
I’m so excited to announce the upcoming release of my new book, Through the Tears: Helping Children Grieve after Suicide. This book has been on my heart for a long time, and I truly believe it will be a meaningful resource for families walking through one of life’s hardest journeys. I’d love for you to be part of the team that helps bring this important…