A few months ago, God said no. I'd been praying he would stop something from happening, something that would harm people I care deeply about but was powerless to control. But what I feared might happen did happen, and it sent me into a funk. This isn't my first encounter with unanswered prayer, but this …
The Common, Hard Things
Just because it’s common, doesn’t mean it’s not hard.
A Better Vantage Point
In my restless, anxious toil, meditating on God’s eternal nature is often the force behind the seismic perspective shift I need.
Christmas For Every Longing Heart
One of the more difficult parts of the holidays to navigate is the expectation to make happy memories and for things to be cheery. It doesn’t really make sense that a date on the calendar or a few weeks declared the "holiday season” would magically make things wonderfully happy, but for whatever reason we expect …
Being In The Waiting & Room For Sorrow
Christianity is often portrayed as unable to withstand the weight of reality, and I understand why some people would feel that way. As a younger person, I had a passion to share with others my conviction that the Bible and the Christian faith can more than take on our intellectual doubts. Having had my fair share of questions, I deeply desired for others …
Keeping Heart 