Our tears are real and our hope is too Reader, It's been a heavy week. I didn't know Charlie Kirk personally, but his death has been the elephant in every room and conversation over the last several days. I've struggled to process the overwhelming number of emotions and headlines that bombard me 24/7, and I've been searching for hope amidst such despair. Maybe you feel that way, too. In this article, "How to Grieve with Hope after the Loss of Charlie Kirk," I'm sharing how we can grieve with...

How you approach God's Word matters Reader, If you’ve been walking with the Lord for any length of time, you know how easy it is for God's Word to become too familiar. We can leave it unopened on the shelf, or skim through it quickly without much thought. However, the way we approach God’s Word influences our experience of fellowship with God. In this article, "The Window of Your Heart: How You Approach God’s Word," I reflect on Proverbs 4:23 and what it means to guard our hearts as the...

What writing a book taught me that might help you, too! Reader, If you've been with me for a while, you might recall the exciting news I shared last year: I'd signed my first book contract. By God's grace, a few weeks ago, I turned in the finished manuscript to my publisher, The Pursuit of Holy Leisure: Enjoying God in Everyday Places. What once felt impossible is now complete, and I'm still marveling at the many ways the Lord carried me through. In this week's article, I'm sharing 12 Lessons...