My husband, Jeremiah, and I always had a desire for our marriage to make a difference in the lives of others. We knew that God brought us together for a greater purpose beyond “us.” Early in our marriage we had the opportunity to serve in an apartment ministry together. Our responsibilities were to facilitate community …
Why You Need Others to Speak Truth Into Your Life
Recently, I tried on some black pants to go with my new black glittery TOMS that I got for my birthday. I looked in the mirror and felt pretty good about the pants. I opened the dressing room door and took a good look in the big mirror. I asked the college-aged girl a few feet …
The Stuff That Satisfies (Hint: It’s Not Stuff)
Downtown Dallas sits proudly right outside our window. Every morning, I look forward to opening the blinds and watching the sun rise over the skyscrapers. We’re among a few of our friends who have a stunning view in seminary housing. We feel pretty blessed to live in an apartment that people typically pay big bucks …
On Loving People for Who They Are: Meet Danny
Danny bags groceries at the Kroger we shop at every week. He’s in his 30s and has a disability where he speaks and walks slowly. A few months ago I decided that I wanted to help show my two-year-old John that people like Danny are to be acknowledged and treated just like anyone else, no …
An Anthem of His Faithfulness
Every seat in the chapel was filled. The doors on each side stayed open for Michigan’s August breeze to make its way in. I looked for a place to sit and found a spot on the end of a pew. As I sat down, I felt relieved that my husband was keeping the kids so …
Remembering Scott McCreedy: Friend & Faithful Reader
Scott McCreedy left a mark on so many lives with his smile, genuine spirit, and servant’s heart. I met Scott in the 6th grade at Southwest Middle School in High Point, NC. I remember taking classes with Scott, that he was a gifted soccer player, was one of the first guys in our class to …
When You Long for Transformation
Sometimes I wonder why God chooses to use me. While I follow Christ and aim to surrender my life to Him daily, I still struggle at times with pride, control, selfishness, anger, anxiety, fear, and more. I often fear sharing my story and who God is to others because well, I don’t feel worthy because …
What if Your Blessings Come Through Raindrops
Cause what if Your blessings come through raindrops What if Your healing comes through tears What if a thousand sleepless nights Are what it takes to know You’re near What if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise I heard the lyrics to this song “Blessings” by Laura Story, writer of the worship …
Life in the Formative Years
The formative years. I’ve been told they are the most critical years in a child’s life and I’m quickly learning that they are tough. Time-outs, spankings, constantly on the go, changing diapers, saying “no”, reading books, cuddling throughout the day, praying for friends at bed-time, learning numbers and the alphabet, potty training, playing trains and …
What You Really Have is Him
As I dragged myself out of bed onto the floor to respond to the cries of my newborn, I knew this particular day would be hard. The morning hours passed by and she continued to fuss and fuss and fuss and my toddler was at my ankles, whining constantly. I felt like being mean because …