As summer invites us to slow down, Jesus invites us even deeper—to lay down the heavy burdens we’ve been carrying: the anxiety, fear, shame, performance, and pressure to be “enough.”

Comparison is like a thief that comes in the middle of the night to steal your joy. Whenever we compare ourselves to another person we basically allow the thief in ourselves.

As we enter the final stretch of Lent, we may find ourselves weary. The sacrifices we committed to at the beginning of this season might...

Let Jesus find you here—in the weariness, in the waiting. Even when you can’t feel Him, He is near, leading you to rest and restoration.

Forgiveness is a choice, but it is necessary If you are struggling to forgive someone who has hurt you, I encourage you to re-read last...

God desires that all His children live in freedom—a freedom that was bought for us at a very high price with the shedding of the blood of...

“Be Watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come” (Mark 13:33). As a mother of 4, I’ve grown accustomed to being woken up...

As the crisp air settles and the vibrant autumn leaves remind us of nature’s beauty, November invites us into a season of thanksgiving....

In our fast-paced, often overwhelming world, it's easy to let worry and stress take over. Whether dealing with everyday challenges,...

We can learn a lot from the wisdom of Fall. After a big celebration of colors, the trees let go of their leaves because they are no...

Mental illness doesn’t discriminate. It touches the lives of people in every corner of society: from the homeless and unemployed to...

“In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places.” - John 14:2 This verse always reminds me of all the different seasons in my own...

A few years ago I had an experience that completely woke me up to the fact that not everyone knows how to show compassion to another...

When I first began working through trauma, I believed if I could just stay focused, I would make steady, uphill progress. I knew I needed...

As I wandered along the sands early one morning, I was drawn to the many broken shells that seemed to glisten before me. Their jagged...

In a world that has gone undone, it’s hard to find men or women who are not carrying some type of scars and wounds from different traumas...

We come to share our story We come to break our bread We come to know our rising from the dead Song of the Body of Christ , David Haas...

Even though suffering is such a big part of all of our lives on this side of heaven, no one necessarily likes talking about suffering.

Sending Peace to all of you during this Christmas season and into the New Year! As the new year begins, let’s pause and take a moment to...

In His goodness, God has turned the shame I carried all my life into His fame. He has made me into a survivor with a purpose.