For many of us, 2020 was one of the hardest years we’ve experienced, as Covid-19 swiftly changes most aspects of our lives. We’ve experienced loss in our nation, our communities, our churches and our homes. We mourned the loss of…
A Prayer for 2021
Adoption FAQ
November is National Adoption Month, and I thought I’d pull together a post answering some questions about our adoption journey. While we’re thrilled to build our family through adoption, we recognize that this journey is bittersweet, because loss is involved….
Steadfast Love in the Psalms
One of my favorite places to turn when I’m feeling scared, anxious or sad is the book of Psalms. I’ve been feeling all of those emotions (and more) over the past few weeks, as we adjust to life in the midst of…
Encouragement in the Midst of Coronavirus
I’ve been hesitant to write anything regarding the coronavirus. Frankly, I’ve felt oversaturated and overwhelmed. Right now, life feels so unusual and upended. I’ve been prone to anxiety and have been actively fighting an anxious heart and feelings of discontentment, and…
The Spiritual Impact of Journaling
This morning, I finished a journal. It’s always bittersweet to write the last page of a journal. For the past year and a half, my journal has felt like a familiar friend, a place where I return to have conversations,…