If this precious little baby in my belly decides to make her appearance right on time, I will be a mother in 60 days. 60 days. That’s insane. In 60 days, my life will be forever changed as I learn eve...  Read More

I think one of the most dangerous tactics Satan has in his toolbelt is his ability to make us feelalone in our pain and struggle. All of us have shared in this experience. We feel shame for a sinwe co...  Read More

Recently I made the decision to return to school. As with many things in this life, it certainly hashad its ups and downs. I have loved getting back into school for things such as discussions withfell...  Read More

FikaFika [fee-ka] is a Swedish noun meaning a moment to slow down and appreciate the good things in life. Many people in European countries center their lifestyle around this word and will often gathe...  Read More

Lord of the Big, the Small, and Everything in BetweenThere is a prayer I have shared before that has come to mean a lot to me. Students in ourministry often make fun of how regularly this prayer c...  Read More

Taking Every Thought Captive I am worthless. I am unlovable. I am a failure. I have no purpose. I am inadequate. These statements are a few of the most common negative core beliefs that we as hu...  Read More

“Love and do what you will.”Depending on the lens with which you read the quote “Love and do what you will,” one might read it as a self-explanatory, easy to digest sentiment for the Christian....  Read More

When I first signed up to write a devo, I was excited. What a great opportunity, I thought. I will have so much free time to do the writing I have always planned to do, I thought.  First of all I have...  Read More

I have never had to work hard to find God in the good times. But in the difficult times it is easy for me to wonder where He is. I know He will never leave me, nor forsake me. I know that He works thi...  Read More

Matthew 14:22-32Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside...  Read More

I don’t do well in isolation. I am an extreme extrovert and I need to be around people to recharge my batteries. The idea of “social distancing” and “self-quarantine” are not my cup of tea. In creatio...  Read More

As humans, we have a need for physical contact; a handshake, A pat on the back, a hug… The list could go on. Physical contact makes us feel loved, appreciated, and safe. When Nathan was a baby we all ...  Read More