FAITH CENTERED POSTS
When in a mental health crisis I grappled with faith and searched for clarity about what was true. In the end, Christian counseling and uncovering lies I’d believed about the character of God paved a way to lasting healing. Let’s carve out some space for your mind to breathe.
When Bad Things Happen
I teach the high school Sunday school class at my church. For the past few months we've been going through the book of Revelation. A task that was pretty intimidating for me as a leader...since the book itself isn't exactly a summer beach read. My co-leader, Ben,...
Enough Hours in the Day
I often have wondered what life would be like if my schedule allowed me to pursue the use of all my God-given gifts. While I can be decisive when it comes to picking a restaurant, travel plans, or say...a new cake stand, my life's work is up in the air. Maybe that's...
Strength Like Manna
I've been feeling on the weak side lately. Not physically, but emotionally. I look to the future and see a string of hard times on the horizon and it really makes me nervous. I have this ability to look ahead and anticipate. Which is good when I'm packing, or...
Follow Through.
Derek and I work with the youth group at church. I don't feel especially qualified, but I do feel especially blessed to be around those teens every single week. This year we've slowly been working our way through the Book of Acts. A few weeks back we discussed this...
Prayers and Strip Clubs
Pretty bold graphic, right? But read the bottom...don't get crazy, and please don't leave the blog. I assure you I haven't lost my mind. If you've been around a while you know that my life can be some what unpredictable. I'm a hobby/skills/learning/adventure...
Dangerous Prayers
We think of prayer as a safe place. Am I right? I know I am. It's tranquil, peaceful, reflective. Prayer makes us feel like we are actively doing something when the world give us situations that are straight up out of control. And we are. Prayer makes a...
…So I Kept Shoveling
As I've told you before, its quite snowy here. A few days ago I set out to do a routine shoveling. You see, I'd {we'd} slacked off a bit and let things pile up. A flurry here, a dusting there. Barely seems like enough to clear off. Eventually...the flurries and...
Merry Christmas to All
As usual, I had good intentions of writing to you diligently while I've been home in Elkhart {IN}. I also had good intentions of working out...since I teach a triple {three classes in one day} the day after we return home. {Woof.} I even brought me super sweet new...
Being Scattered
Derek and I have been helping out at the youth group at our church. Together we are working our way through the book of Acts. Just a few verses at a time...slowly...but surely. {This amazing photo is from L.A. Birdie Photography's Flickr stream.} This Wednesday we...
Pulling a Jonah
When we were out doing a little visiting on the east coast, Derek and I popped in to visit with his uncle and aunt in Lancaster, PA. I could write a whole post on how amazing the Damon family is...but that would really get us off topic. So I'll just dive in. The...
Getting More From Your Daily Word: 5 Tips
I'm a fan of daily Bible study. Now...before you go judging me for being some kind of prude, let me assure you that I'm not perfect by any means. Just because I ready the Word daily, doesn't mean I know it by heart or that my Walk is without struggles. I've talked...
Toppling Cranky
I've been cranky lately. Full disclosure. I never feel like I need to hide from you. And maybe that's a bit awkward...I really do keep my dirtiest laundry to myself. But I'm all about being open and honest, because I fully believe that we can learn from each...
