Equipping and Encouraging Women
I spent the last couple months re-establishing habits of the soul, home, relationships, and body. I spent time treasuring the faces of my family. In this season of pause and reflection, God reminded me of a few things that might be good for you to remember as well.
The crowd hooted and whooped. Handclapping sounded like thunderous downpour. I walked across the stage and received my diploma from Dallas Theological Seminary, and it felt monumental. Spiritual. Euphoric. I was a success! I woke up the next day to tired kids complaining about going to school. The GI Joe battlefield exploded in most of our living room. The empty milk carton signaled the urgency of a Kroger run. So, how does God measure success when our schedules are full of paycheck gigs or clamoring kids—and hustling to cook tacos for dinner?
Sometimes we forget the faithfulness of God as we face a difficulty. When we stare at mountains impossible to move, it’s time to remember how God has already led us through. Here are two practices to help you face your hard circumstances.
The Bible is the best-selling book of all time, but can we really trust writings penned thousands of years ago? Here are three reasons I trust the Bible and so can you.
We desire good things. Time with loved ones, a thriving career, a deep relationship with God. How can we live in a healthy rhythm so our lives move forward in healthy and hopeful?
Advent practices sometimes get replaced with distracting activities.
We hurry to bake the shortbread, build the gingerbread house, drive through the light display. But inwardly our souls are screaming, “Rest! Don’t rush!”
But, how can we observe Advent without adding to our hurry?
We all get overwhelmed. Our chest tightens. Our breath shallows. Our eyes tear. We believe no matter how hard we strain, things won’t work out. In these days we need reminders of truth. Here are five truths that help us overcome feelings of defeat.
Our lives changed by an invisible virus. In all the craziness, our energy and inner peace might lack replenishment. How can we practice self-care in a world gone mad? Here are three truths I’m learning in this season, so I don’t actually run down the street screaming, never to be heard from again.
Drastic life changes cause an ache in our souls. Here are three truths to ground us when we feel uprooted.
People of color have endured racial inequality in our country for hundreds of years. The reality of injustice is clearly displayed from the stories I listen to—many from friends who silently suffered. During this reawakening of racial injustice, the Holy Spirit is reminding me of several truths. Maybe these truths can help light your journey in uncharted waters also.
