the best dating advice…
A single person recently asked, How do you know if you’re suppose to marry a particular person? Like, what are the signs that you are making a good decision? The greatest advice I can give is this: The way a man loves God is the way he will love you. The way a...
women and retreats…
Women retreats were synonymous with conversations about child birthing, menopause, and floral doilies. My sisters and I would look around and roll our eyes when my mother would invite! us! every! year! She spoke about the laughter, learning, and life-changing...100 words on how we should live…
God cares not only about redeeming souls but also about restoring His creation. So should we. He calls us to be agents not only of His saving grace but also of His common grace. Our job is not only to build up the church but also to build a society to the glory of...
a sign of things to come…
The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. —Psalm 18:2 The idea of God being an inanimate object has never settled well in my mind. It seems odd. Bread...
six months later…
Dear Matthew, Six months ago today, I ran down route 246 to the Santa Ynez mission, fell to my knees, and wept in the rose garden. I knew I wanted to marry you, but for a fleeting moment I was scared. Scared that you would leave me, scared you would reject me, scared...
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.]
