Feeling parched is something I know well. I have had seasons where my “just Jesus and me” mentality left me spiritually dry, wondering why everything felt like it was slipping away. “He satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” Psalm 107:9 When I look at this verse in context, it speaks directly […]
The Deeper Work We Can’t Do Alone
I spent a lot of years trying to fix the parts of me that felt broken. Inner healing matters, but I’ve learned it can’t take the place of a real relationship with God. Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t found by digging deeper. Sometimes it comes by getting quiet enough to hear what He’s saying right now. […]
The Freedom That Comes When We Clear Space
There is a deep freedom that comes when we clear space in our hearts and let Jesus walk with us into the places we avoid. I used to watch a home improvement show where people finally faced the rooms they had ignored for years. Attics. Basements. Garages packed so full that no one remembered what […]
Disability is Not a Lesson Sent by God
My disability is not a lesson sent by God There is a less than helpful belief that still shows up in church spaces, spoken or unspoken: that God sends disability, sickness, or hardship to teach us a lesson. It might sound spiritual on the surface, but underneath it paints God as an abusive parent. That […]
When Fear Tries To Quiet Your Voice
When fear tries to quiet your voice, allow God’s presence to speak to your spirit. It knows it was made to rise. That truth has followed me into ordinary moments, nudging me before I even realise Holy Spirit is drawing me close. Every day, God shows Himself faithful. Gratitude rises without warning. Worship slips out […]
When Seasons Change, Our Choices Still Matter
Winter shows up early in North Central Alberta. We’ve had a hard frost and a skiff of snow. Although the first snow melted, It was a reminder of what is yet to come. I’m making a short list for the months ahead. Where I live, and with my limits, winter takes planning. My choices matter. […]