There are many things young adults are good at, culturally speaking, in today’s day and age. Unfortunately, hope is not one of those things. In fact, given our rates of depression, overwhelming anxiety, and death by hopelessness, it’s probably arguable that recent generations’ struggle with hope is one of the things we’re worst at. And … More Brave Enough to Hope
“I wasn’t afraid to jump or to swim or to feel the sudden coolness of the water. I was afraid of change. On the dock I was warm and dry and in control. I knew once I jumped I’d be fine, I’d enjoy swimming around. But it was still a change. I thought about Betsy…I … More Brave Enough to Jump
Lord, help me to live this day, quietly, easily. To lean upon Thy great strength, trustfully, restfully. To wait for the unfolding of Thy will, patiently, serenely. To meet others, peacefully, joyously. To face tomorrow, confidently, courageously. ~ Francis of Assisi Trustfully and restfully are two words I deeply, deeply want to describe me…but if … More Brave Enough to Wait
“God, I don’t want the reason I value Immanuel, God with us this year to be because we are grieving.” It’s still a mystery to meHow the hands of God could be so smallHow tiny fingers reaching in the nightWere the very hands that measured out the sky… It’s still a mystery to meThat His … More God With Us
The Road to Brave 