“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on…

I don’t know what I would do without friends and loved ones speaking the truth and encouraging me. I’m not talking about advice or judgment but compassionate messages of hope. Jeremiah was called the weeping prophet to the Jewish nation during their captivity in Babylon. Despite the picture of hopelessness, God gave a message through…

A story that compels, draws you in, and causes you to stop and think is probably the best way to speak into someone’s life. Taking lunch to the crew working on the Lamb house, NPR highlighted a story on Tanya Tucker. Tanya Tucker is an award-winning country star who has been making music since she…

The familiar. The term brings a certain comfort. To be familiar with a place, a person, or a way of doing things creates a sense of safety in knowing what to expect. As humans, we shy away from the unknown and go out of our way at times to seek the familiar. On Christmas Day…

Today is a remembrance of my spiritual birthday. At 13 years old, I said, “Yes!”  I was baptized that December 13. I’m off today with my mom helping her with some medical appointments. I’m so honored to be with her on this day. She has been a strong, spiritual mentor in my life, and she…

For those who celebrate Christmas, we come across Mary’s story in our advent, and we pause. We ask questions of, “Why her?” or “How could she be so obedient?” I’ve often believed that her obedience came from a simple place, but also that God was gracious enough to not only place the Messiah in her…

I’m amazed at God’s details and grace despite our bumbling selves. Interacting with strangers, connecting with family and friends, the moments you did not expect that brought another step of understanding and faith.  You whisper, “I see. I see”. It’s hard to say why we waited to go through the items and face another level…

I woke to the morning calling my name. The wind across my face, and the colors of the sun on the autumn leaves. I smell the rain that is holding off and the moisture in the air that lightly touches my skin. Longing to stay, I see the sparrow hopping and taking wing. Transitions and…

I recently read a book by Lisa See that illustrated the delicate spirituality of connection. The event, the consequences, the later in life connection to a story woven just for you and those who come in and out of your life for a reason. Some connections are obvious and purposeful–like mentors, friendships, and the love…