Hi you guys, I wanted to tell you how ridiculously hilarious it is to me that I preached in church the same weekend the internet went crazy over the …
dear jesus, please don’t make me internet famous
We laid there in bed, hand in hand, staring up into darkness, at the ceiling we could not see. The silence of the house perched itself on our …
being God’s storytellers: prayers that can make you strong
When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, …
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who’s really winning in the conversation about women in leadership
After my son’s baseball game last Saturday, I overheard two of his teammates discussing who would receive the game ball. “You know he’s …
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all the favorites: books & posts from 2016
I really don't know where this year has gone. I had high expectations for 2016 to be something special, because I was turning forty (why are new …
Glimpses of Glory From Our Trip to South Africa
Morgan and I went to a ministry conference in South Africa last week. I am still sleeping when I‘m supposed to be awake and awake when I’m supposed to …
on finding our purpose in a broken world
“When you do something for someone else, don’t call attention to yourself. You’ve seen them in action, I’m sure—‘playactors’ I call them—treating …
how to find your place in all the confusion
Last Thursday, I rearranged the whole downstairs of my house because there were feelings and thoughts piled up in my head. All those feelings and …
re: all the things and the Sunday I preached in church
“For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all …
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how to be a super awesome wife mom minister woman
These are the kinds of conversations happening in my home these days:Conversation #1:Me: Why are you wearing your brother's underwear?Boy: There's no …
sabbaticals are not for the faint of heart
During the insane-o busy week before our month-long break from all things ministry, I thought I might be going a little crazy and I spoke these words …
learning to be a leader
On Tuesday nights I host a women's community group at a cozy little restaurant with a fireplace and good coffee.Can I speak plainly and be honest? I …
