11 years later, I still remember her exact words.
Not secular work VERSUS foreign missions
What about global missions? This was the last bit missing for me in the few months I wrestled with issues dealing with my work as a new mother two years ago. So many times, I had heard of the decision to stay or go based on what you "have a heart for" (as in what …
One Way I’ve Thought (& Gone) Wrong & A Book Recommendation
"The things that we are doing every day when we are being productive—answering emails, going to meetings, making supper for the family—are not just things we are doing. They are good works...The activities of our everyday lives are not separate from the good works that God has called us to. They are themselves part of …
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Why does my work matter?
After my daughter was born, one of my recurring prayer requests was that I would learn what it meant to worship God in the season of new-mommyhood. Up until then, it was pretty straightforward for me to answer questions of why I did what I did- I had seen my education as a given prep …
There Really Is A Tree
This quote from Tim Keller's new book Every Good Endeavor sums up well why in the past year or so, the vision and promise of the church as the future perfect Bride of Christ has constantly strengthened me to not lose heart in ministry. It explains why lyrics like "Dear dying Lamb Thy precious blood shall …
Keeping Heart 