When You Realize You Are The Old Testament Story

When You Realize You Are The Old Testament Story

Jan 10, 2019 | Faith

I knew it would happen eventually. I knew a morning would come when I would read the Bible with other things pressing on my heart with such force that every Word seemed tainted. Circumcision. Angels visiting Abraham. Abraham questioning their message. And Sarah...
He Knows Just What You Need

He Knows Just What You Need

Jan 9, 2019 | Faith

I can’t imagine living in the days of the Old Testament. In our world of “rights” and “freedom,” it’s difficult to read stories like the one of Hagar. I’m not sure how she became part of Abram and Sarai’s story, but here...
Building Altars and Pitching Tents

Building Altars and Pitching Tents

Jan 8, 2019 | Faith

In Genesis 12, God calls Abram. And off Abram goes. His wife and nephew go too. There’s not a lot of details added to this story. And in these moments, I find myself asking all kinds of questions. Did Sarai want to go? Did Lot have a choice? Lot’s father...
Your Story Matters

Your Story Matters

Jan 7, 2019 | Faith

As 2019 began, I didn’t write down any definite resolutions for the year. I had a few goals in my mind, but they never made it to paper. Strangely enough, my biggest goal was to start writing consistently again. The past two and a half years have been a struggle...
When Grief Says “Stay” But God Says “Move”

When Grief Says “Stay” But God Says “Move”

Jan 6, 2019 | Faith

I’ve read it before. “Haran died in the presence of his father Terah.” This phrase isn’t used very often in the Bible. And it grabbed my heart this morning, because Nick died in my presence too……………. and in the...