It has been such fun meeting each of you here for the Back to School Identity Series, and hopefully, we are well on our way to a great year, right alongside our kids, ready to take one more step toward our calling with both courage and hope as our trusted companions. If you're anything like me, simply knowing our calling isn't enough. Often we find ourselves having to make brave choices and travel some very difficult terrain in the process of living out our deepest desire. Hard, rocky and even dark places are never easy. But when we know what we've been called to in this life, we understand it will demand everything and no stone will be left unturned in the plowing of our soul. I'm honored to be guest writing over at Nicole Kauffman's lovely website today, where she has been running Continue Reading
For Those Who Need Freedom From Regret – Made For Brave Sisterhood
I had just turned 17 when I made a choice I will forever regret. With my broken heart buried beneath the heavy weight of shame, my choice ruled my life for many years. Years where I experienced more defeat that victory. Domino effect years leading me into deeper brokenness and unfulfilled purpose. But it’s also a choice God used to teach me about His grace. About His love. And about His redemption. It’s one that taught me I am made to brave regret. "No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow—not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love." -Romans Continue Reading
When We Need A Timeless Love Story
Sometimes we need a timeless love story. The kind that makes us want to stay awhile. Because in the lingering, we find hope and an invitation to believe in something greater than ourselves and our own story. Sometimes we need a timeless love story to remind us that there's more. That there really is a love that remains steadfast and true, no matter what. Sometimes we need a timeless love story to remind us of what pain and loneliness try to make us forget... He never walks away. We are never abandoned. We are always welcomed home. Tough Love... Tender Love... Redeeming Love... Forgiving Love... Relentless Love... Not because of who we are or what we do... But in spite of it~ Enjoy before you leave... And Continue Reading