Over the last three months, I have felt the Lord’s invitation to slow down and push less. I feel like this down time was supposed to be free space for me, but it never really felt like that. It felt hard - like extreme effort and discipline. That brings to mind a memory from high … Continue reading Isometric Spirituality
The God Behind the Curtain
My 20-year Pain Anniversary This month marks the 20-year anniversary of my journey with back pain. It began on September 11, 2003. I was 28 years old. Young and active, a brand new pastor’s wife in a brand new city, with 2 babies depending on me, my back locked up and stayed there. It never … Continue reading The God Behind the Curtain
Reflections on God, Faith, and Promises
Exactly five years and three months ago, I believed God for something impossible. It wasn’t a promise directly out of Scripture (though it was surrounded by Scripture reading and covered in prayer). This was more like a promise whispered from God's Spirit to mine. To tell you the truth, I wasn’t quite sure I was … Continue reading Reflections on God, Faith, and Promises
Making Room: An invitation to a journey
Dear friends, The number of losses encountered in the last year has been staggering. We have dealt with countless surprises, challenges, and adjustments that needed to be made. To our credit, we have stepped into some of these changes with enthusiasm (or at least a bit of energy). Other times we have grumbled but made … Continue reading Making Room: An invitation to a journey
A Poem About Navigating Pain
As many of you know, Jamie had a very serious back surgery in February, just before all this COVID-19 craziness started. She has suffered from severe back and nerve pain since 2003. Walking with her through the doctors, chiropractors, sleepless nights, and all the other pain and questions has been a humbling and harrowing experience. … Continue reading A Poem About Navigating Pain
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