There is a way that seems right to a man but its end is the way of death. -Proverbs 14:12 Above

Ever felt isolated? Been feeling isolated and it’s been a minute? Yeah. People have been telling me to get

Sharing differently today; I couldn’t sleep the other night and this came out, almost a dream but not quite…

I was spending time on the deck enjoying the sun this afternoon and when I lifted my chair back, this

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.

Last night I had this image in my head as I fell asleep. The Lord graciously allowed for me to

It can’t be done. I mean, it can, but it’s not effective long-term and in the end everyone

“Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” And Simon answered, “Master, we toiled all

This morning I found myself praying to God that He bring me back to the place I was before, where

Yes. Typically easier than a “no”, usually feels good to say, and for years it’s been tripping me up.

You’ve heard me suggest focusing on loving well instead of sinning less. When you’re loving well, you quite

Work has felt all-consuming lately. I feel like I’ve lost sight of my most-important goal: People. First. Always. So,

I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener.  He cuts off every branch in

I’ve made some pretty major life decisions over the last year, and I find myself being questioned on occasion

Being present is something I feel the Lord impressing on me lately. He’s Omnipresent and I’m made in

Through my season of transition, I’ve had to find a new church community, and it’s been a long

I’ve loved watching my lilies come up a bit stronger every year, growing larger and more buds than I

Over the years I’ve found myself repeatedly pouring out pieces of myself hoping to be fully seen and known…

Last night I went out and hit a local watering hole in effort to be social, make connections, and maybe

My sin, our sin, is going to Hell. Hell is something we don’t typically discuss, and if it comes

When someone hurts me/us, I’m initially met with confusion, aka, “I’ve got to be missing something, this

“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” -John 8:32 A girlfriend called the other day,

Our time, attention, and devotion have a price tag, and we get to determine the cost of access. I’ve

I’ve spent a lot of time attempting to “earn” the approval of others, human and Devine. In prayer this

Today’s truth: The Lord wins EVERY battle, and ultimately allows us to join Him in winning “the war”. In

I’ve been trying to organize my thoughts. They come out through my thumbs just to get them out, so

In prayer this morning I caught myself asking God to help me be nicer to myself; to limit all the

I took a swing at Jesus this morning. As I do my best in not condemning me, nor the Him

In continuing to build on my recent realizations that when I beat up on me, I’m also condemning the

I have something people want. Authenticity. Terrifying for many, desired by the same. How do you feel when you see

How we perceive ourselves and everything around us will dictate our experience. It all comes down to IDENTITY. Even the

When C19 started, I thought I would be the exception.  I was certain that while the world was about to

Tomorrow I’m going to be sitting as an art model. I have zero idea what to expect, I’m

“I didn’t raise you to be so judgmental!” Soul crushing words as my dad and I argued theology. I

I couldn’t tell you how it started really. I can tell you that I didn’t say much, this

I saw a video last night of a woman encouraging viewers to “sit at the table” prepared for me by

Understanding who we are is critical in knowing we are loved. It can feel difficult to believe, and I think

Remember the time you first fell in love? The second? Recall, you couldn’t wait to be around that person,

It’s not, but I know how it reads. 😉 The other night I met Jenny. Jenny said I was different

In prayer recently ,I once again claimed my surrender to Christ, asking Him to “take the reins” of my life.

…How often I have wanted to gather your children together as a hen protects her chicks beneath her wings, but

As I prayed through the fact that God doesn’t see our sin (Psalm 103:12), I tried to conceptualize how, being

It’s a glorious 60 degree, February day in Northern Michigan, and I’m thoroughly enjoying the sunshine! I walk up

“We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” Latter works of the Apostle John are

“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak”

“Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs.” -Matthew 7:6 Pearls before swine: on its

‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you

I sit here day’s end, crawling into bed and removing my socks for a hopefully restful slumber. It’s

We are light, because Jesus is light. We are made in His image and that of our Father. “You are

Believers are consistently called to exercise gratitude. We are made in the Likeness of Christ and therefore God. Does this