There is something deep within each of us that desires to know and to be able to control the future. The future can feel so frightening; like it’s a big black hole and we have no way of knowing what will come from it. The future is God’s way of reminding us that He alone… Continue reading Entrusting the Future

“It is not wrong to cry out and confess, ‘O wretched man that I am’.  Perhaps it would even be better if we said that more often. But it is wrong, dear Christian, to stop there.” (Stephen Vela) Each time we are reminded of our wretchedness, it is another opportunity to intently dwell on everything… Continue reading Mourn and Rejoice

Last week I posted a blog about not speaking often enough about God’s goodness I’ve experienced because I’m single. As I was writing it, I realized that I was thinking about it too narrowly.  I love being a Christian and I am so thankful for the privilege and joy of knowing Jesus as my Lord… Continue reading Our Common Joy

I’m afraid I’ve talked about my singleness as something I’m trying to survive way too often. Even though it doesn’t always feel like it, the Bible is clear that singleness is a gift from the Lord as it allows for more time to focus on the Lord. (1 Corinthians 7). Singleness and marriage are both… Continue reading Our Common Purpose

While at the cottage this past summer, I got to go paddle-boarding a number of times. The feeling of being on the water, with the warm breeze all around you is one of the best parts of summer! One particular time when I went, my heart was filled with many emotions as I was processing… Continue reading Wind and Waves

The days ahead seem so uncertain. I desire to feel in control of the upcoming days. That is not happening though. Life could go in many different directions but right now the way seems hidden. I tried to make all my plans but the Lord is reminding me that He is the one who is… Continue reading An Uncertain Future with a Certain God

It was a rainy Saturday morning when I was awakened early by a thunderstorm. Because of the storm, I knew I wouldn’t be falling back to sleep so I ended up laying in bed for a while pondering life. I had a lot on my mind as some major life changes were around the corner… Continue reading The Highest Consideration

Find a place to commune with Jesus.Withdraw from all the busyness and stress of life,Turn down all the noise and distractions.Come enjoy the rest Jesus offers,He invites us to come away to a quiet place.It will become such a treasured spot,One you will want to return to over and over. We all need a place… Continue reading A Treasured Spot

Change is possible. I know, change sometimes seems anything but possible. Our actions and words can often seem stuck in a deep rut. Our thoughts and motivations appear to be stuck where we don’t want them to be. Change seems too hard at times. The very patterns we hate in ourselves seem to be on… Continue reading Change is Possible

At some point in our life, we will all have to grapple with how we will respond when the goodness of God is hard to see and to understand. When life is going smoothly and as expected, it is easy to rejoice in the goodness of God. There are times though that God’s goodness seems… Continue reading A Distinct Hope