if:gathering, the few, and you…
The past is a cyclical event. In my Church History 101 class, I remember the professor explaining that revivals preceded movements. The class—full of budding pastors and passionate church planters—was in awe and furiously took notes on what revival looked...
beautiful mess: relationships…
Relationships are like brussels spouts. They are good for you, but sometimes they stink. [F’real. This is some real talk, right here.] I’ve been married for 24 years [that’s dog years but whatever] and I’ve been dumb enough to make a gazillion...
hot mess leadership…
I think all of us have been there. Don’t lie, it’s true. We’ve all had a moment where we have to show up in an environment and lead, even when we feel incapable to. Whether its at school, in a boardroom, at a prayer meeting, or in a living room, we...
gratitude and prayer…
But it’s been said that the thing we hate about others is the thing we see in ourselves. So I need to say thank you. Often times I will post a blog and request prayer and then never come back and tell you how God answered our requests?! I need a timeout for...
not my will, but your will…
“Not my will, but thy will be done.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard a million times before and if I’m honest, I think I’ve diluted the power of the phrase by sheer usage of Christianese verbiage. It’s become so easy for me to spout...
I’m a writer and teacher in love with two men: Jesus and my husband, Matt. [You might not find this funny, but I laugh at myself, so it all balances out.]
