The Girl in the Green Dress (the year of gathering)
“Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace…” The prayer is part of our Sunday morning rhythm at church. Chances are, you’ve read it or heard someone recite it....
And Yet We Rise (One Woman Can Change the World)
Hey there. If you are here right now, it’s likely because you watched my Wednesday storytime on either Facebook or Instagram. And I’m glad you’re here. I’ve shared the...
take heart (the year of gathering)
The caption on the InstaStory read,”Today I had some meetings, wrote some content, said farewell to a little piece of my identity for nigh on 8 years, and savored...
reaching out and drawing near (the year of gathering)
When the light comes on in our own lives, when we find redemption or restoration or new breath in our lungs—when we realize that what we have believed about...
He Proved He Was Both (the year of gathering)
It is the Monday after Easter, Resurrection Day, the celebration of new life given like the first breath in our lungs. I pray that, this year, it’s more than...
friendship of grief (the year of gathering)
I hope you don’t mind if I reminisce a bit. I know spring is approaching and Easter’s on the way, but for me, March will always be the tender...
The Days are Not Our Enemies (the year of gathering)
Last week, I met with a very cool couple walking the long road of publishing. They’ve signed the contract and are working on the manuscript now. They wanted to...
My Great Affection for You (the year of gathering)
I often say I’m an open book. I know a lot of us do. But there are things I don’t share as much in social spaces like this. They...
How We fit Together (the year of gathering)
I’m going to say something right now that might frustrate or worry those of you who say you love Jesus and are called according to His purpose to be...
gather our thoughts (the year of gathering)
Right now, I’m thankful for a computer with a delete key. Because if this was written on paper, you’d not be able to see the words for all the...
Assemble Here (the year of gathering)
“Dearly beloved, we are gathered here together today to get through this thing called life.” Yes, when I think of the word “gather,” my mind immediately goes to Prince...
2021, this will be our word–we will gather
It’s likely not proper etiquette to begin the year by confessing your quiet misgivings of its arrival. But one thing I know for sure is this: hope and love...
