Choosing faith over fear in the everyday...
Listening has never been my strong suit. On the contrary, talking is second nature to me, as evidenced by a letter my mom wrote to my grandmother when I was about 4. She wrote, "Susan is the loudest little girl, she runs all around the house just talking and yelling." "I think she just loves the sound of her own ... read more
Thankfulness can sneak into the most unlikely of places. At the end of this year, I will be leaving my 30s and smacking straight into 40. (No, an exact date need not be mentioned here.) Looking back over these years, I'm thankful for many things, including obvious blessings like my family, amazing friends, and ... read more
In a world full of ugly how will we teach our children to be decent human beings? It's the question at the heart of several conversations I've been a part of in recent months. With Hollywood's current events and our tumultuous politics, this has been a recurring topic on social media and in personal conversation. I've ... read more
Pillow, blanket, toothbrush... I can't forget my Bible. I marked off the mental checklist running through my mind while wandering around my room packing my bag for my weekend away. Naturally, I love the idea of going to a women's retreat, there's just one small problem. I'm neurotic about my sleep. How does Jesus ... read more
How do you choose peace when you're anxious? Earlier this last month, I spoke a little about doing it, afraid... It's funny to me how just when I write about something, Jesus gives me a chance to live it out. I have to face something that I find very scary, and a friend kindly sent those 3 words to me in a text. I smiled ... read more
"What if God isn't real?" He asked, almost in a whisper, as if the question would offend me. Pausing a moment to consider, I reached for another fry and decided the best reply was the truth. "I have had many doubts throughout my lifetime." He tilted his head, surprised and interested in what I was going to say ... read more
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