The feeling comes out of nowhere most of the time, triggered by seemingly insignificant things like a certain food or phrase or place, but when it comes — it sweeps in like an unexpected April shower, drenching me through in seconds, leaving…
How to Support Those Who Grieve
No one likes to talk about grief, suffering, or sadness. Yet we all experience these feelings quite often — it can be the grief that comes with the loss of a loved one to the grief for the loss of…
{EE} Reads: The Case for Grace
{Image Via} I have heard about Lee Strobel for many years because of his most famous book, The Case for Christ, even though it remains on my to be read list. A staunch atheist, Strobel conducted extensive research about Christianity before…
What Are Your Spiritual Gifts?
When you hear the phrase “spiritual gifts,” what do you think about? If you asked me this question just mere months ago, I probably would have asked you what talents you possessed and how you were using those for His kingdom….
In the Now
How many moments are we wasting by not being fully present? How many opportunities do we miss by wishing we were somewhere else? How much of our life’s work do we neglect while we dream or long for something yet…
{EE} Reads: Coming Clean
{Image Via} Late last summer, I read Amber C. Haines memoir, Wild in the Hollow, and I thought about it for weeks. Last fall, her husband, Seth, wrote his memoir of sorts called Coming Clean. This story follows his first ninety days of…
IF Gathering 2016 Recap
It’s hard to know where to begin even after four days of reflection on IF: Gathering 2016. If you’re unfamiliar with IF, I urge you to check out their website, discover this amazing organization, and make plans to attend an IF Gathering…
Sacred Holidays: Lent Study
When I worked in the intensive care unit, there were many times when a patient’s illness had overwhelmed their human body past the point of modern medicine’s miracles, and the decision was made by the family to let the patient pass…
Relevant Article on Marriage
An article I wrote on a topic I feel very strongly about was published today on Relevant Magazine! Here is the link and an excerpt — I would love to hear what y’all think! Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday!…
Pursuing Sabbath (or What Chick-fil-A is Doing Right)
Have you ever noticed that some of the greatest revelations in life can happen while doing some of the most ordinary, mundane things? My most recent case of this phenomenon happened one weekend ago during lunch with my husband at one of…
Dear Single Ladies…
I think we all had one. Whether it was scribbled in neon sparkle pen in our childhood diary or is an ever changing mix of the nonsensical and logical only within our minds – we all currently have or had a list. The list…
No Application Required
Wanted: Someone to love me, feed me, play with me, take me on walks, and to let me sit on their lap. In exchange, I will love you unconditionally, be your best friend, and never tell your secrets… When my…
