Sow in tears, reap with joy When you have almost nothing left, it’s tempting to hold tight to the little you do have. Maybe it’s time, energy, or hope. Maybe it’s something that used to feel abundant but now feels scarce. I think about Psalm 126:5-6: “Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful […]
Faith
When We Would Rather Wait but God Says Go
Several years ago, I was a passenger in a friend’s car when we were hit at an intersection. I walked away with minor injuries—just some whiplash and a scar on my collarbone where the seatbelt caught me. My friend’s car didn’t make it. Thankfully, we did. Help arrived within seconds. An ambulance crew had witnessed […]
Pushing Back Against Christian Cynicism
It must grieve God when believers, often carrying their own wounds or disappointments, pull others away from faith instead of encouraging it. I have seen it more times than I would like to admit. Someone shares a story about how God clearly moved—a healing, a breakthrough, a deep sense of calling—and instead of joining in […]
Feeling Spiritually Distant? Wondering What’s Wrong?
This message might not resonate for everyone, and that’s okay. But maybe, just maybe, it’s meant for you. If you’ve ever been in church, looking around thinking—”Why does it seem like everyone else is connecting with God, and I’m just… not?”—I want you to know, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve tried so hard. You’ve followed […]
Whispering the Name of Jesus: Finding Peace in the Storm
It’s been a challenging week for me physically, but I want to take a moment to share something that has brought me deep comfort. I’ve realized that my strength doesn’t come from saying all the right words or pushing through with sheer willpower. In those hard moments, what steadies me is the simple act of […]
Hold On as You Pray For Strength to Hold On
There comes a time when you must step forward and walk past your past. You’ve received counsel, you received prayer, and you have forgiven all those you needed to. You asked forgiveness from others and made amends. Yes, you finally let go of the guilt. You have read books, you’ve attended conferences, you’ve journaled, you’ve […]