You know that scary house everyone whispers about? We bought it.
Tag: calling
Lift, release, recover: Building strength with God
Building strength isn’t just about the lift.
Please excuse my daughter
A permission slip from Father to world on behalf of a very foolish daughter.
“But I Flourish”: Review and Revelation
Every once in a while, a book promises to change your life and actually does.
He who calls you is faithful (even when you aren’t)
Like most people, I wrestle with my Calling. The capital-C sort that God gives you before you’re born. I’ve been fortunate enough to hear what my Call is, but contrary to what I believed before I knew, knowing hasn’t actually made anything easier. In some ways, knowing makes it harder. Because when you know your …
After a year of waiting (we’re still waiting)
One year ago today, my husband and I heard the call from God to help start a church in a new country. It caught us off guard—we’re newish Christians and not in leadership—but our answer was a resounding YES. Yes, we want to build the Kingdom.Yes, we’re willing to uproot our lives.Yes, we can start …
2020 vision: Getting clear on what’s in front of you
There’s a lot of hype going on about 2020 being “The Year of Clear Vision.” And while I appreciate a good metaphor, I can’t help feeling like something’s missing. Most of the talk centers around believing for radical change and getting an audacious download of destiny. To fully see what God has in store for …
It’s how you respond
How do you respond when God calls you? Do you hide and hope He passes by, like Adam in his post-fruit shame? Or do you leap up with an eager heart and reach for Him, saying “Here I am, Lord!” like Abraham, Jacob, Moses, Samuel, and Isaiah did? It’s tempting to pretend you’re invisible when …