encouragement

When Even Though Enters In

She stood among the sea of people, eyes closed, arms lifted high. The music swelled and her arms stretched farther, higher, as if trying to touch heaven itself. My eyes drank in the sight: this brave woman who stood alone even though she was surrounded by others. Drawn to this…

When Remembering Hurts

She had no idea what she had done. Tears filled my eyes as she spoke. Life had been like a slow dripping faucet filled with discouragement and uncertainty as I tried to figure out life in this land of in-between. Memories of my past clouded my vision for the…

Hope and the Messiness of Spring’s Thaw

Have you ever wondered if God has a sense of humor? Last month a friend, Jelise, reached out to ask if I’d like to write a guest post for her blog. I’d love to! I quickly responded. After chatting, I decided to write about the one thing I…

Traveling the Unknown

Today is an important day for my family. As I write these words, it’s the tenth anniversary of a house fire that not only destroyed our home, but snatched away the breath of my youngest daughter and set me on an unexpected journey of loss and sorrow . . . as well…