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a new song to sing
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or general feelings of despair are not uncommon this time of year. Read this when you need a reminder that there is hope on the horizon.
joy is real, too
We have been conditioned to believe that we're only being honest when things are hard or bad. Here's your reminder that seeing the good doesn’t negate the bad. But just because the bad is real doesn’t mean there isn’t real good to be had also.
what happens when you hate your word for the year?
At the start of the year, in the throes of goal-setting, I chose a word for the year. However, as I mused on what my word would be, the one that surfaced displeased me...
Unknown Needs, Known Saviour
Have you felt it at all lately, a subtle (or maybe not subtle at all) shift in your relationship with God? Read this for some wise words from guest writer Rebekah Branson as she discusses what to do when you don’t know what you need.
when you need a reminder to keep showing up
An open letter for those who need a reminder that their little efforts matter, even if they seem to be going unnoticed. Keep showing up, friend. We need you to keep showing up.
here in the love of Christ I stand
Part 4 of 4 in a series delving into the hymn In Christ Alone.
Standing in the love of Christ is always about God’s goodness, not your own. God isn’t finished with you yet! Read part of my story here.
for the one who feels too tired to go on
If you’re struggling to carry too many heavy things today, friend, you’re not alone. I’m right there with you in the thick of it. But I’m also clinging to the truth that there is joy to come. Read this for a dose of light to grapple against the darkness you feel.
when contentment feels too hard
In a world where you are constantly bombarded with the message that you need to do more, be more, or have more to be happy, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. When those voices get loud and contentment feels a million miles away, read this for a refresh.
the hiking boots do not make the hiker
On imposter syndrome and allowing yourself to be a work in progress.
the matter of mattering
If you’ve been wrestling with wanting to matter to others, the need to feel important, or the desire to be recognized for your efforts, this one’s for you!
you can’t earn what is freely given
On personal failings, unconditional love, and God’s grace.
the antidote to comparison
Comparison robs you of joy and turns life into a competition that you will never win. Here are 4 practical tips to ditch comparison in exchange for contentment and companionship.
don’t miss divine appointments!
Do you feel like you are too distracted by your life to notice what God is doing all around you? Read this for some encouragement on how to notice the divine appointments all around you!
in want and plenty: 5 truths about scarcity
In human terms, there is a lot of scarcity in our day-to-day lives. We have a finite number of hours. We have limited cognition, abilities, and energy. Our finances are often less than we’d like. We aren’t where we’d like to be in our careers or relationships. However, that’s not where our story ends. Here are 5 truths about scarcity to encourage your heart when it feels like you’re walking through a dry and dusty desert.
who has despised the day of small things?
Ever felt small, like your efforts don’t matter, like you’re not making any progress? In Zechariah, a little phrase from God serves as a reminder that small is all you need to bring.
the open-heartedness of God
God is open-hearted in that He loves you, freely, richly, and without any strings attached. He doesn’t require good behavior, hard work, or extraordinary character of you. His love continues where yours may fail. He loves even when it hurts. He doesn’t stop loving you even as your choices continue to push Him away.
a dose of grace
God doesn’t view you as a mistake or a failure. Your past does not disqualify you from grace. He sees you as His beloved!
longing for another world
Take heart, friend. This isn't the end of your story. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. A new day will dawn, and God will show up with fresh mercy sufficient for each moment. He will hold your hand as you continue to trek towards home, clambering over rocky mountains and trudging through deep, muddy valleys. He will sit with you in your grief, binding up your gaping wounds with love that is too great for words. He will carry you when you feel like you just can't go on, ever closer to the Home you long for.
when your efforts seem in vain
When you are feeling invisible, like nothing you do makes a difference, read this. How can a tiny little letter change the world? How can you change others’ lives? Read on to find out!
when you feel overwhelmed (450 vs. 1)
You + God always equal a majority. Read this when you feel overwhelmed and need a dose of hope.