Life has a funny way of being unsteady. When things are good, it’s hard to focus on what matters. It’s just giddiness & energy & joy, joy, joy. When things are bad, it’s hard to focus on anything else. It’s just confusion & tear-filled eyes & pain, pain, pain. I’ve grasped for countless supports to …
So, You Can’t Write a Book
Sneak peek into the most common conversation in my life these days: “I’ve always wanted to write a book!” I always tell them, “You should do it!” “Oh, I never could. I just think it would be awesome if I did.” The encourager in me wants to hug these people & tell them that they …
The Best Day, The Worst Day, Just Another Tuesday
Last weekend, I heard a sermon about joy. I know, we’ve all heard at least nineteen of those. But don’t tune out just yet. This one’s got an illustration that’ll rock your way of thinking. A few years ago, some psychologists measured contentment levels in two groups of people who had gone through life-altering events. …
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When Jesus Yells
A lot of times, I hear people mention the still, small voice of Jesus, prompting them to learn a lesson, to change a pattern, to step out in faith. That’s nice. With me, Jesus typically has to yell. I’m not so good at growing in the still, quiet moments. My mind is crowded these days, …
Community Fridays: Meet Kaitlin
Happy Friday from Tennessee! Today’s guest post is by one of my favorite people. Kaitlin & I met over social media a couple of years ago though, & when we finally grabbed coffee back in February, I just knew I’d found a girl I wanted to keep around. I don’t know whether it was the …
Truth for the Bumps in the Road
Some days, life goes really smoothly. Yesterday was not one of those days. I just encountered lots of bumps in the road, both literally & figuratively. But even in the craziness of health issues & traffic issues & relationship issues, Jesus carved out time to be with me. In a season of running, running, running, I …
Life in Two Zip Codes (Or, The End of an Era)
If home is where the heart is, then my heart’s in quite a few pieces. Virginia holds moments & memories I’ll treasure for the rest of my days. Spending the better part of twenty-two years in a place etches its character deep within you. The Blue Ridge Mountains hold a spot in my soul that’s …
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