Karma
Karma can be one of those things we toss around. It's easy to conceptualize: you get what you deserve, you reap what you sow...and then God swoops in blows up the formula with one word, grace. Grace is the opposite of karma. We were created to take this gift of...
“Rocky” Moments
There are so many awards out there that gain our kiddos attention. Medals for athletics, academics… you name it, and you can probably win a trophy for it. Awards and ribbons are great. They set a goal with prizes attached and teach that to obtain the award you need...
Victory
It took six years...and although I still wake up knowing that it's the anniversary and my eyes flood with tears, that screaming pain isn't there this year. When I think back to six years ago, for the first time, I am not tortured by it. Each anniversary of my...
My Daughter’s Miracle
I would want to share her story because I have seen our God, who can do anything, do the miraculous. It wasn’t a coincidence, and it wasn’t lucky. It was purely the reckless love of our God intersecting our lives in a way that I would want you to know about because...
Unwrap and Experience
Have you ever noticed something over and over? Maybe a comment or a theme? Sometimes for me it’s even something I see in nature. I often find that if it is something I have seen over and over, God many times has something to unfold. So how do we ask God about those...
You’re Invited
What type of invitation are you sending to God? Is He on your “casual get together” list? Is He more like a pen pal? You find it interesting to hear from Him, so you send Him a letter, hoping you will receive one in return. Maybe you invite Him to visit, to see a...
When We Feel A Bit Squeezed
On vacation this fall, I ran in the mornings to get a little headspace and because it’s my favorite way to see new places. Sitting amongst the rocks, the old walls by the sea were cracking, and upon first glance, it looked like rubble. I sat for a while thinking about...
Anything
As we drove to school, our kids laid out their “this is who I want to be when I grow up” list. Year after year, Henry always wants to be a pilot. Graham wants to be a football player. Samantha had a massive wave of personal growth this past year and has upgraded from...