Aug 3, 2016 | Growth for Life |
I met Jennifer on Twitter a few years ago during a very dark time of life. My world was crashing in on me and I was spent physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We had returned from our time fostering on a ranch where we lived for fourteen months and had up to...
Jul 26, 2016 | Growth for Life |
Y’all, can I just say? God’s timing is sometimes crazy hard while still unbelievably good. A few weeks back I put down on paper a few thoughts about this topic, about how to move forward in faith when fear cripples. At the time, I had no idea God...
Jul 10, 2016 | Growth for Life |
We arrived late to church today, which is unusual for me. I like to get there in advance and acquire my familiar seat so I can worship close to the front. Better yet, I like to be on the end where my hands and arms can worship wild. I don’t want to miss a...
Jul 7, 2016 | Growth for Life |
I’m staring at the computer screen knowing I need to write something, but not knowing what to say or do. My heart is hurting deep and wide, and not just for the level I feel personally but for the anguish felt by many. How can I speak up and listen all at the...
Jun 24, 2016 | Growth for Life |
A few years ago, prior to moving to “the ranch” where we fostered many and my life became forever altered, I set out to paint our home in pretty much every room and living space. On the southeast side, a long stretch of wall turned golden yellow. One...
Jun 16, 2016 | Growth for Life |
It took me days to write the story of young Grace and how her father declared the goodness of God in the face of her tragic death. My emotions caught me in my throat as I became engulfed in a flood of feeling. I have not known this kind of loss personally, but I have...