“I was afraid, so I hid myself.” Genesis 3:10 — “Ready or not…here I come” **cue squeals and giggles from the bare feet sticking out from behind the curtains** The simple joy of a child in being found can teach us, adults, a lot. Recently, as I was thinking...
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Your Story is Your Weapon
For most of my adult life, I have felt that my story was my enemy. My story was heavy like chains that shackled me to shame, denial, and fear. If I could just hide from or outrun my story, then I could live the life that I had longed to live.
The Journal
I want to introduce you to Francyn. I have only met her a handful of times. When I first met her, she brought me to tears sharing her incredible story in front of a room full of strangers. Alicia introduced us and is the only connection I have to Francyn. When Alicia...
The Gospel?
“He made Him who knew no sin, to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 What is the Gospel? It is a word we use a lot in the church but very few of us fully know or can explain what it means and the impact it...
Fully Aligned and Fully Available
“If my people who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray, and seek My face...” 2 Chronicles 7:14 — Often, I find myself praying for something to change, to have all that God has available for me. But then I look back and realize I’ve done nothing to...
Anticipation for the New Year
Whenever our family takes a road trip we have a tradition of having a goodie bag in the car full of surprises. With three children, the echo of "Are we there yet?" never ceases. To add a little fun to the car trip, approximately every couple of hours we play a...
The Ultimate Reclaimed Story
This time of year has a special fragrance in the air. One that is crisp and nostalgic. I remember the joy, traditions and delight that I experienced during Christmas time as a child. I wish all of our memories from Christmas were good, I know this can be a hard time...
Cultivation for Transformation
“For He rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.” Colossians 1:13-14 —— Reclaim - Verb - To bring (wasteland or land formerly under water) under cultivation. To...
It’s Never Too Late
I am terrified as I type this. My fingers press letters to make words, words that tell stories, stories that will expose vulnerability, and I tremble. I have been picturing this moment in my head for a very long time. When I was a kid I got a hold of a Harlequin...