One's conversion to Christianity often includes a dramatic overwhelming God-moment. Something incredible happens when the Holy Spirit breaks through and speaks to you directly. This type of encounter with God usually causes a change, or pivot, from doubt to belief. When God shows up, the ...
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Motherhood, Ministry, and My Minivan
If you told me I’d be a minivan-driving mama of four when I first got married, I wouldn’t have believed you. I had no idea what lay ahead, and how my faith, becoming a mom, and driving a minivan would shape me. ...
Storm Clouds and Silver Linings {Sorrow Adjacent to Blessings}
I sat in the passenger seat of our rental car looking out the window as we made our way out of the mountains to the airport. "I don’t want to talk. I just want to listen to the radio and think,” I told my husband. I was emotionally triggered and couldn't quite find my way out of that place in ...
10 Bible Verses About Trauma
It's hard to have trauma in your past that continually causes you pain, whether you've been through emotional trauma, physical trauma, or complex trauma. I've written about my own journey of experiencing trauma and finding the blessings within trials. It's no picnic, and sometimes I find myself ...
10 Bible Verses to Ignite Your Morning
I have to admit, I have a love-hate relationship with mornings. On one hand, I love the freshness of beginning a day anew. There's a sense of hope and redemption I smell along with my morning coffee that wipes away the disappointments of yesterday. On the other, I struggle with insomnia and rarely ...
Broken by Trauma, Healed by Hope
What is it like to be broken by trauma and yet healed by hope? It might seem implausible to consider recovering from past traumas, but it is possible with time and work. Everyday occurrences can trigger past hurts in ways that are difficult to understand. Trauma isn't easy to wrap your mind ...