Going to college in uncertain times: One person’s story My last year of college was a time of great struggle and personal turmoil. I was having a hard time of things, and it wasn’t because of a romantic interest or because of the difficulty of my classes. I was struggling with the idea of a…
Since I’m not married yet, I don’t feel qualified to talk about surrender in marriage. However, that doesn’t mean I don’t understand what it means to surrender. Surrendering doesn’t start the day you get married. It is a lifestyle. I’m dating a great Christian man. The first real ‘dating’ experience I’ve ever had. Through him,…
Each Sunday I share my own amateur nature(ish) picture and a thought or two about God’s love for you. This picture exudes promise to me. In a matter of time these buds will open into vibrant, full blossom. They steal the show not only where they are planted, but also where they are moved. The…
I had a great Spring season leading a Journey group through my church. I mixed two Bible Studies–Lysa TerKeurst’s Made to Crave with John and Stasi Eldredge’s Captivating. We watched the DVD’s and discussed, and the two literally married each week. This week the Captivating lesson brought John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart group. The men…
Two weeks ago I ended my day with a broken wrist. A bad break that started with a splint, one cast that covered most of my fingers, and a current cast that allows me to type a little with both hands. Each week I see the doctor to make sure its healing correctly or else…
The kids were out of school Friday at 1:30 for the summer. I was in the ER ninety minutes later. My knees dislocate easy and Friday I was at the zenith of “one more thing” syndrome. I was running in so many circles I didn’t pay attention to dishwater splash…