What is Your Hope Anchored in?
But when Scripture speaks of hope, it isn’t fragile or fleeting. It’s not a dream we cling to or an outcome we try to manifest. Hope in God is anchored. Firm. Steady. Certain. Not because of something we can do but who He is.
The Seven Weeks that Changed Everything
Walking into this birthday feels different.
There have been times in the past that as I moved closer to forty, I felt a quiet hopelessness of what the future would look like. But this year it feels different.
Loosening the Grip on Perfect in the Waiting
When the chapters of our lives are uncertain, it can feel like we’re living in constant restarts.
I’ve often felt as though I’ve lived two different lives, the person I was before my divorce, and the person after. In this later version of me, progress has sometimes felt like walking through quicksand.
When Right Now Isn’t What You Want
When I reached the chapter, “When right now isn’t what you want” in Ruth Chou Simons’ Now and Not Yet, it felt like she summed up my entire season in just seven words.
This right here, my present reality, wasn’t what I wanted, dreamed of, or even asked for. It can feel confusing as I’m wondering, why am I here? Yet here I stand, in the messy middle. And most days, I’m still here.
Comfort or Courage? Choosing the Path That Leads to Growth
Most of the time, I’m longing for the big miracle. When the breakthrough finally comes, when the dream unfolds, the struggle dissolves and healing feels complete. But lately, God has been teaching me that change almost never happens like that.
Refinished Mid Century Modern Bassett Nightstand
I’ve loved mid-century modern furniture since my early twenties - their clean lines, timeless silhouettes and solid craftsmanship have always captured my heart. I own a few cherished pieces that have followed me through multiple moves and seasons of life, so this find felt extra special.
When Life is In-Between: Trusting God’s Timing and Taking Small Steps
Most of life doesn’t happen on the mountaintop. It happens in the meantime.
Whether you’re waiting for your career to fall into place, or your soul is yearning for the family you’ve always dreamt of, we all know the tension of waiting and transition. The in-between seasons stretch us.
God is Still Writing Your Story-Even in the Waiting
If we were sitting together, I’d ask you about your deepest desires, your wildest dreams, and the struggles that keep you up at night.
How I Developed My Eye for Design
It’s funny how the things we do as children—without even thinking—can whisper hints about our unique abilities and purpose. Looking back, I can see that my strong visual eye for bringing things together isn’t something I fell into.