Silence can be deafening. It can fill a whole room, a whole body, a whole heart. It’s a lonely, depressing ache that goes on and on. How I wish for the breath to say something, to find words, to hear my voice. The silence is emptiness and emptiness is deadly, dark and meaningless. Silence, forContinue reading “A Deafening Silence”
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Love in the Time of Vomit
Yesterday I had the chance to spend some time with my long-time friend, Beth. We reconnected after a God-given encounter at my church. It was reunion that has led to deeper ministry opportunities for both of us, which is why I cannot call this a “chance encounter.” It was truly a God-appointed meeting. I walkedContinue reading “Love in the Time of Vomit”
Pride and Perfectionism
I joke about being the queen of typos and editing errors. But underneath my self-depreciating humor, I hate myself for making simple mistakes—on math tests in elementary school (is it any wonder why I hate math?), in the college newspaper when I was editor, on papers I handed in at seminary, and on this blogContinue reading “Pride and Perfectionism”
Misplaced Joy
Why, hello Joy! What are you doing here stuck between mismatched stacks of dishes? You seem misplaced. You’re not where you’re supposed to be—with the other encouragement mugs. You’re not where I expected you at all. I thought you’d be at church, in worship songs, in Scripture, in the smile of a friend… If youContinue reading “Misplaced Joy”
Really God
This morning I was checking out my women’s ministry’s private Facebook group and one prayer request stuck out. After a long time of waiting, a friend’s family hit a snafu. Just when it seemed like God had finally responded, that the trial was finally over, there came to a bump in the road. Normally, itContinue reading “Really God”
Prone to Wander
When I first learned that I broke my foot, I comforted myself with the thought of lying about my apartment—in bed, on the couch—reading, watching documentaries on NetFlix, catching up on my mental to-do list, and writing my little heart out. I haven’t finished one book, watched one documentary, written a to-do list, yet IContinue reading “Prone to Wander”
So…it’s been a while.
After more than three weeks of silence, she speaks! The first post after a long respite always seems to be the most awkward. I have a lot to say, and yet so much I want to keep close to my heart. Pardon me, as I work it all out and return to the happy worldContinue reading “So…it’s been a while.”
An Open Letter to Satan
Because why wouldn’t Satan and [hot] Jesus arm wrestle? Seems perfectly weird natural to me. I was starting to feel glum about recent events taking place in my life. Instead of lashing out at God, which is my former way of doing things, I decided to write an open letter to Satan instead so thatContinue reading “An Open Letter to Satan”
Joy comes in the mourning
Necklace crafted by Etsy artist, Lisa Hopkins I’ve cried until my eyes swelled up and blotted until my face went raw. I’ve mourned long and hard for my dog, and in many ways, still do. But joy comes in the mourning. Usually, I have an attitude like this: “God, does ONE MORE bad thing haveContinue reading “Joy comes in the mourning”
Imagine… A Women of Faith Weekend
On Friday morning, BFF Sarah and I will be heading to Philadelphia to attend the two-day Women of Faith weekend (WoF). Thanks to BookSneeze, I received two free passes in exchange for telling y’all about my experience. Sounds good to me! Ah, the perks of being a blogger. I’ve never been to a Women ofContinue reading “Imagine… A Women of Faith Weekend”
She is Beloved 