Which do you prefer — a mountain top experience or time spent in the valley? No brainer, right? Yet, it is often the valley experiences of life where true spiritual formation occurs. God reveals truth during wilderness seasons, but it comes at a price. We need to listen for God's still small voice … [Read more...] about Spiritual Formation in Life’s Valleys
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Necessary Endings–Stepping Stones to Something New
Endings are a necessary part of life. Despite their inevitability, most of us face endings with a sense of regret, anger, and even fear. Whether personal, job-related, or relationship-oriented, endings are tough. But realize this — to move forward, you sometimes have to give up relationships, … [Read more...] about Necessary Endings–Stepping Stones to Something New
Memories of My Adopted Grandma
I pressed my face through the bars on the stair rails, waiting to catch a glimpse of the elderly woman who lived upstairs, Miss Meirink. We had lived in our new apartment for two weeks now, and each Tuesday, Miss Meirink walked up two flights of steps, carrying her bags of groceries. Her shoes made … [Read more...] about Memories of My Adopted Grandma
The Woman I Want to Be–Personal Manifesto
I want to be a woman after God’s own heart, a woman who fears the Lord, has ears to hear and eyes to see, and walks in step with God’s Spirit. I want to be authentic and transparent, avoiding “God talk,” in other words, language that is depersonalized, institutionalized, nonrelational, and … [Read more...] about The Woman I Want to Be–Personal Manifesto
Entering God’s Rest
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company … [Read more...] about Entering God’s Rest
Living from the Inside Out
Living from the Inside Out is about the inner journey of spiritual and personal transformation. It is about getting off the hamster wheel of “doing” for Jesus and finding your deepest longings satisfied by “being” with Jesus. It’s about spiritual practices like silence, solitude, and Sabbath that … [Read more...] about Living from the Inside Out
