I See You, Mom
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Hemingway once said, “There is nothing to writing; all you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” In all my years of writing, I’ve avoided writing about the most vulnerable parts of my story. But maybe, just maybe, it’s my most broken parts that God will not only heal, but use to set others free in the process. Mom, You who carried me … “I See You, Mom”
How To Wait Well
It’s 8am. We’re all gathered in the mud room. Snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves fly out of the plastic storage bin, landing … “How To Wait Well”
Shame, Identity, And Why We Can’t Stop Singing, "This Is Me."
The Greatest Showman has taken the world by storm as a powerful story of human triumph. If you haven’t seen it, drop everything you’re doing … “Shame, Identity, And Why We Can’t Stop Singing, "This Is Me."”
The Thrill of Hope
My general rule of thumb is that I can put up my Christmas tree on or after my birthday (November 21). But this … “The Thrill of Hope”
You’re Welcomed To The Table
Happy Thanksgiving! When it comes to the traditional meal, I’m a stuffing kind of girl. Here is my never-fails, family-favorite recipe from The … “You’re Welcomed To The Table”
Manifesto For My 32nd Year
Today is my birthday, and while I’ve always loved my birthday, today feels different. Today I feel more overwhelmed with gratitude than I … “Manifesto For My 32nd Year”
Me Too. Now what?
Maybe it’s because I’ve been reading the book Half The Sky as part of a journey I’m on to better educate myself on the global … “Me Too. Now what?”
On Prayer & Friendship
I’ve been thinking a lot about friendship lately. “Friend” is a term we throw around loosely, like it’s a common reality. The more … “On Prayer & Friendship”
Ditch The Label
We’ve all had to rock those awesome white name tags at events. You walk in, and you’re given a white sticker and a … “Ditch The Label”
Save Me
I became a Christian when I was 17 years old. In those early days I would take my Bible and my journal to … “Save Me”