Have you ever had a season of life where nothing went as planned or hoped? That was my summer! I had plans to play with my boy and enjoy long daylights. Instead, I spent much of it inside in a prone position. I hoped for a lightness to encompass these days where schedules are more […]
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Grace or Control (you can’t have both)
Grace and control. Two words that can’t coexist. Two words that reveal the priorities of our heart. Two words that we would do well to consider. These two ideas bring conflict to my heart nearly every night as I put my son to bed. What is it with little kids (and maybe big ones too – […]
Fingerprints of Grace: Psalm 27
I’ve loved this Psalm for a while now. It’s been a solace and refuge over the years. But not until recently have I seen it as a Psalm that is filled with grace. You won’t actually find the word “grace” anywhere in it, but its fingerprints are everywhere. I think the reason I see grace […]
4 Grace Quotes for Unpredictable Times
My heart and mind have mirrored the weather of our early spring this year. Cloudy rain and wind for days on end have led to delightful sun as well as surprise snows. When unpredictability reigns, the assurance that steadies is that things will eventually fall back into a familiar rhythm. In the meantime, grace is […]
When Grace Makes Me Furious (and what it says about my heart)
This week I engaged in multiple theologically deep conversations with my 3 three-year-old. Which, if you’ve never done it, is one of the most mentally taxing things you can do. Ever. One conversation began with this question, “Momma, will there be bad guys in heaven?” Ummmmmmm. “Well, it depends on what you mean by bad […]
Grace Gives Freedom to be Yourself
Can you believe the first month of the year is already gone? What?! If time really does fly when you’re having fun, I must be having a LOT of fun! As promised, here are musings from my first month of sitting with the word grace. If you’re just joining in and don’t have a clue […]
My Word for 2018
Grace is a word I’ve heard a lot. I grew up in the church. Memorized verses in AWANA that talked about grace. Have used it in conversations. But this year I’m beginning to think that my understanding of the word is a somewhat superficial understanding. I’m not sure that I really know how to live […]