A Painful Season

A Painful Season

The past year has been rough. In that time I’ve cried out to God with ugly sobs. Sometimes I was enraged that specific and (what I thought were) God honoring requests – went completely sideways. Some days I asked if He was punishing or teaching me. Other times I...
Jealous of My Husband’s Co-Worker

Jealous of My Husband’s Co-Worker

Although the heartbeat of my ministry is to remind women that Jesus give us our identity so it isn’t defined by how we look or what we do – I care a lot about both. Last week, after listening to amazing sermon on identity however, I felt empowered and confident. For a...
In Honor of My 35th Class Reunion

In Honor of My 35th Class Reunion

Dear Non-Star-Athlete, Not-in-Seven-Clubs, Not-a-4-Year-Varsity-Letter-Winner, Didn’t Get a Scholarship, Not-Going-to-a-Prestigious-University, Didn’t-Get-a-36-ACT, Non-tassel-wearing Students, What I want to tell you may not be received well since I’m old and it’s...
Fearing My Book on Fear

Fearing My Book on Fear

I’m writing a book for young women about how to fear less. Twenty years ago, the Lord freed me from panic attacks that I’d battled since I was five. Although I still struggle with fear, I don’t struggle with the overwhelming kind of anxiety I once did. I’m not...
Why Is Homosexuality a Sin?

Why Is Homosexuality a Sin?

“Why does the Bible say homosexuality is a sin?” When a young man who’d grown up in the church asked me this question that he genuinely desired to understand, I empathized with him. I have a close friend who’s gay. Her partner is a safe person who treats her better...
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