Summer in the Psalms – Week Six – Psalm 100 I have a love hate relationship with the start of the school year. I love the excitement of new beginnings, regularly seeing friends again, and the anticipation of all the adventures the year ahead holds. But simultaneously I dread the challenges of creating new routines … Continue reading How to Find Joy in Every Situation
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How to Navigate Uncertainty – Summer in the Psalms: Week Three Psalm 42
This past year brought about a lot of uncertainty in my once seemingly steady and stable life. Changes in work situations lead to the possibility of cross-country moves, school adjustments, church searches, and many other uncertainties. There were days in the thick of the unknown that felt dark, unsearchable, and riddled with anxiety. All the … Continue reading How to Navigate Uncertainty – Summer in the Psalms: Week Three Psalm 42
He is Enough, So I Don’t Have to Be
For most of my life I’ve approached relationships by trying to win others’ favor. I’ve thrived on the approval and acceptance of those around me. Some call this people pleasing. It’s a term I’ve always pushed back against because much of the time I’ve found true joy helping others in tangible, practical ways. But, as … Continue reading He is Enough, So I Don’t Have to Be
Our True Calling… Love Others
This week has given me new appreciation for the freedoms I hold dear. Freedom to run to the grocery store when I’m running low on milk. Freedom to send my kids to a public school that not only teaches my children, but loves and encourages them too. Freedom to check out books at my local … Continue reading Our True Calling… Love Others