I just got back from Faith and Culture Writers Conference where I shared about Truth Telling and how to steward our stories. There are certain voices/stories/people that just resonate with me about ALL THE THINGS, even when we disagree, and so many of those people were present. The ones who challenge me, and convict me, and inspire me. We need all sorts, don't we? We had rich conversations about things that matter. Kingdom things. I'll be sharing more about what God did there in the coming …
Faith
For Those Soul-Heavy Days: Hope for the weary
There are days that weigh heavy on your soul. The alarm clock buzzes you awake like lightning bolts jolting your ears. And the rush of already late floods your soul before you’ve even begun. Your life has gone on without you again and you’re always running out of breath. Lagging behind, trying harder to keep up. There are days when swinging your legs over the side of your bed and standing on two feet leave you feeling crooked, as though your whole day was born slanted and you’re slipping …
Learning to Dwell
I learn the practice of dwelling each day this year. My one word, chosen because it is the resounding song God sings when I am still enough to listen. I learn it when I read the message about the ticket and the space made for me at IF Gathering in Austin. I learn it when I imagine gathering with so many women I love and respect. I learn it when I remember that I have air miles and a voucher and it would cost me next to nothing. I learn it when God reminds me that everything costs a bit. Each …
