I’ll admit: the holiday season can put me on edge. But this year it’s not just the frenzy of festivity that looms large on the horizon. The countdown to this election is a wee bit stressful as well. Can I get a witness? So this past week I’ve been amping up my “peaceful practices.” One of my… Read More The election, the holidays, and a mouthful of praise
Confession. I have often preferred sharing a testimony of God’s goodness in front of a smiling crowd than I have secretly, patiently loving a difficult person in my life. Historically, I’ve also found much more satisfaction in writing a well-liked blog post than in performing menial tasks behind the scenes. Oh, and I’ll always opt… Read More He became nothing
Months ago I resolved to write a succinct explanation of why I’m a Christian. It’s proved more difficult than I’d expected. How do you begin to fit the infinite into a finite nutshell or explain the reason for all your happiness and hope in one short article? But here it is. Here’s my attempt at giving… Read More Why I’m a Christian
By the time I was 20, I had an enviable skillset for ministry: I could sing and speak in front of crowds, mentor younger girls, write with passion, and lead Bible studies. I wielded a personal holiness that impressed even senior saints. I was vigilant in daily Bible study and sought to cross my t’s… Read More Confessions of a former Supergirl
Have you been pushed beyond what you feel you can handle? Are you experiencing life-altering illness or physical pain? Has your wait for a godly husband or precious child felt too long? Far, far too long? Do you feel insignificant and unskilled when you see the people in ministry around you? Is your heart weary… Read More Your greatest ministry flows from brokenness