Category Archives: Authenticity
The chase
You’re chasing me, always This is a line from a song by an amazing band I love called Seryn. And that line always makes me think. A few years ago, and for the majority of my adult life, that line would have caused … Continue reading
Filed under Authenticity, Faith
Nobody told me
Nobody told me how having kids would change my marriage. Nobody told me that I would fall in love with these kids so much, that I would unknowingly isolate my husband, and make him feel like he wasn’t needed anymore. … Continue reading
Filed under Authenticity, Family, Life lessons, Marriage, Motherhood
You 2.0
We just completed an awesome series at our church called You 2.0. It was a series about redefining success and resurrecting your dreams. It was about choosing significance over safety, contribution over comfort, and embracing the path of uncertainty, mystery, and … Continue reading
Filed under Authenticity, Community, Dreams, Platform Launch Team
Pointing fingers
I try really hard to show grace. To give people a second chance. I try not to judge people by a first impression or by their actions. It’s something I think I do an okay job with - most of the time. … Continue reading
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I don’t get it….
Sometimes, I just don’t understand. I don’t understand why people get cancer. I don’t understand why people are suffering. I don’t understand why beautiful couples can’t have babies. I don’t understand why people are starving in our world. I don’t … Continue reading
Filed under Authenticity, Encouragement
Your Pastor
I am so incredibly thankful for my Pastors. I have two. They are very special to me. Not only do they teach me (and our entire congregation), but I am also lucky to consider them friends. I often joke with … Continue reading
Filed under Authenticity, Encouragement, Faith
Intentionality
Intentional This is one of my words for 2012. I am learning just how important it is going to be. I am starting a season of heavy travel. It is causing me to adjust my schedule. ~ The schedule that … Continue reading
Filed under Authenticity, Family
Be Quiet and Back Off
“Be quiet and back off. You are getting in my way.” Not exactly something I expected to hear from God. Now, I know what you’re thinking. That is crazy. Did you really hear it from God? Yes, I did. I … Continue reading
Filed under Authenticity, Belief, Encouragement, Faith, Life lessons, Marriage
Fear
Fear tries to isolate you ~ Jon Acuff What is one of the first things we think of when we are afraid? I’m the only one who feels like this. Everybody else has it figured out. Nobody understands. I felt … Continue reading
Filed under Authenticity, Comfort
Is it worth it?
I remember being at a point in my marriage when I asked this question. Is this worth it? Is it worth working through all of this pain? Is it worth trying to fix something that doesn’t seem like it can … Continue reading
Filed under Authenticity, Marriage
