Once upon a time, there was a little girl who was pretty and clever and heartless….
Tag: faith
If you’re still here, he’s not done
Hey, all you Type As, Enneagram 1s and 3s, control freaks, and perfectionists (like me). I’m about to say some swear words. There is no “done” in this life. No matter what you accomplish with your hands or in your heart, the best you can do this side of Heaven is progress. Y’all okay? I …
One step at a time
Coming down from #PsalmsAtSeven has been bumpier than expected. I’m a creature of structure, and going from 150 days of regular study and sharing to zero gave me a bit of whiplash. I realized that while I have Plans™ for that project in the future, I don’t have any for It Wonders Me beyond simply …
The use of doubt
Having faith doesn’t mean you have no doubts. Having peace doesn’t mean you have no struggle. Having Jesus means your doubts and struggles are firmly underfoot, pinned and conquered, squirming in the captivity of their submission. “With me, faith means perpetual unbeliefKept quiet like the snake ’neath Michael’s footWho stands calm just because he feels …
How to be left behind: the power of staying
In the first half of this story, I learned what home means. Now, I have to learn what it means to be left behind.
What I mean when I say I’m a Christian
The labels we choose for ourselves are, at best, shorthand for the full story of our heart.
The road goes ever on: Where we’re moving and why (mostly)
Don’t feel bad if you didn’t know: It’s been a secret since January. Here’s a quick-n-dirty FAQ on our expatriation.
How we killed and resurrected our marriage: a 10-year anniversary story
No one’s more surprised that we’re still married than my husband and me. By all rights, we shouldn’t be. Let me tell you the story. [VIDEO]
Sometimes you find a rock right when you need it the most
Of job loss, scarcity demons, uncertainty, stones, and–most importantly–hope.
35: Thanks and Yes
For my birthday this year, I tattooed the most dangerous prayer on myself. What have I gotten myself into?