countdown to kenya…
One year ago I was assured that I would never lead youth again, never leave my comfort zone, and most definitely never go to Africa. Ever. Days, weeks, and seasons passed and with every passing day I became more interested in seeing the world through a different lens....
dressing up…
Sometimes I don’t know when to shut up. No really, most people have a filter—I have a floodgate. Now that Matt is in the picture, we’ve developed a code indicating when I should bring my volume down, stop asking questions, or simply shut up. Matt: B,...friday vlog: fasting…
There are spiritual benefits of fasting. Specifically, when we are more acutely in tune with God through fasting, God answers in compassionate and generous ways (Isaiah 58:8-14). Whether you’re fasting on behalf of someone (Jews of Persia fasting for Queen...
renovate…
I’ve been told once [or a hundred] times I’m [slightly] dramatic. But when I’m packing my suitcase, eating a boiled egg, and trying to blog just deal with me if I bust out a cabaret song and jazz hands. Because really, I find that singing show tunes...asking…
Solomon dreamt he had a conversation with God who asked him to ask for anything he wanted. Solomon already had some wisdom because he asked for the best thing. Ever. SO not fair. If God told me, Ask for whatever you want me to give to you (1 Kings 3:5), I’m the...
I’m a writer and teacher in love with two men: Jesus and my husband, Matt. [You might not find this funny, but I laugh at myself, so it all balances out.]
