I recently watched the newly released documentary on Discovery+, “Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed,” and also binge listened to several hours of “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast. Both of these hit soooo close to home. It was as if they read my journals about the things I experienced for 8 years, and there... Continue Reading →
Suffering and Scars
https://youtu.be/FkwFHkrWUo4 God’s presence in the midst of suffering gives us hope in days to come. What we see is someone’s journey is not always the full story, and even the seemingly unscathed life is filled with scars. When we don’t have answers for why pain occurs in our lives or in the lives of our... Continue Reading →
Unafraid to Fall
At what age does fear kick in? Have you ever seen a toddler or elementary school kid playing? I remember when I was in elementary, and would climb to the top of the jungle gym, do flips, use my legs to hang upside down, and swing from bar to bar (skipping some), with no fear... Continue Reading →
Joy in Sorrow
2016 taught me some trying & painful lessons. In all that, I also learned that joy can coexist with sorrow & suffering. Joy doesn't come from the absence of sorrow, but from the presence of God. Joy is what provides hope in the midst of the storm. The Joy of the Lord is & has... Continue Reading →