Hey, my friend. Have you ever read two Bible stories that seemed almost identical—and then realized they weren't? There are two stories in the Gospels where Jesus feeds thousands of people with just a few loaves and some fish. The feeding of the 5,000. And the feeding of the 4,000. And I'll be VIEW MORE
Journaling Through Hard Feelings
Hey, my friend. What do you do with the feelings you don't really want to have? Disappointment. Bitterness. Anger. Grief. Betrayal. Resentment. Maybe you've been hurt by someone you trusted. Maybe something you prayed for didn't happen. Maybe you're carrying disappointment with God, or yourself, VIEW MORE
The List You Need to Make
Hey, my friend. I have a simple suggestion for you today. There’s a list you need to make. It’s one I’ve made myself in recent days. Not a to-do list. A list of the things that bring you comfort. Because when you’re overwhelmed, grieving, sick, anxious, or lonely, it can be really hard to VIEW MORE
Sometimes God DOES Speak in the Fire
Hey, my friend. Have you ever heard someone say, “God speaks in a still, small voice”? Maybe you’ve heard that phrase so often that you’ve come to associate hearing from God with quietness. Silence. A gentle nudge. A thought that comes to you when everything else has finally settled down. And VIEW MORE
[Book Recommendations] Three Books for When Life Still Hurts
Hey, my friend. As you may know, I work as an editor. Which means I often get a sneak peek at books before they get published. Which means I’ve been waiting to tell you about some books for months. Months! When I first read these books, I just knew I wanted to share them with you because they VIEW MORE
When You’re Not Ready to Let Go
Hey, my friend. Have you ever had someone tell you that it’s time to let go? Maybe they didn't say it quite that directly. Maybe it sounded more like, “You need to move forward.” Or, “You can't keep carrying this.” Or even, “You just need to give it to God.” And maybe they meant it kindly. VIEW MORE
[Scripture Reading] The Fruit of Repentance
Hey, my friend. Today, I wanted to invite you into a practice of listening to Scripture. There’s something powerful about hearing God’s Word spoken over you and to you, isn’t there? Sometimes when we come to Scripture, we can feel like we need to do something with it. We need to understand it. VIEW MORE
When Something Feels Off, Get Curious
Hey, my friend. I was working in my office the other day when our black Lab, Milo, came in and woofed at me. Now, Milo does not just casually woof at me. In fact, if Milo is barking at me, I have learned to pay attention. Because his barking is generally reserved for emergencies. Like, I really VIEW MORE
What If You Started Collecting Beautiful Words?
Hey, my friend. I’m going to start today’s episode at the end. I know. That’s a little backwards. But lately, I’ve been trying to memorize a prayer, and I thought I’d start by memorizing these three lines: “In all things your grace will sustain me.Bid me follow, and I will follow.Amen.” And VIEW MORE
Healing in Small Steps: Noticing God’s Quiet Work in Your Life
Hey, my friend. Can I tell you about something that completely captured my attention this summer? A family of geese has made my parents' yard their temporary home. Every time I visit, I find myself looking for them before I even walk inside. The first time I saw them, I noticed one of the VIEW MORE
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