It's sort of like waking up for the first time, freedom is. There is life and light in everything. It doesn't matter anymore, what fear, what pain, what suffering surrounds you--you still feel free. I never knew I was lacking it, I never knew that bondage and fear and guilt had taken the role of … Continue reading Free Indeed
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Perfectly Good
Jesus, from that nervous introduction that turned into a mentor. You are perfectly good. Jesus, on the sad day when you gave me a friend to sit there in the stillness with me. You are perfectly good. Jesus, from the fearful prayer that asked for you to give me clarity, to a passion and calming … Continue reading Perfectly Good
The Real Story of Waiting: Jesus is Enough
So, several months ago, I published a post entitled, Waiting: For Graduation, For Marriage, For Motherhood, For Anything but This. And I want to take it back. Not because Jesus isn't enough or because God doesn't keep His promises like I challenged followers of Jesus Christ to remember. But because, I've been waiting for, and have … Continue reading The Real Story of Waiting: Jesus is Enough
2018: My Year of Obedience
2018. My year of obedience. That's what I've coined it anyway. Up until the last moments of 2017, I didn't have the same understanding of obedience that I do now. So, I'm choosing it. I'm choosing the less comfortable path this year, and I think I'm okay with it. See, all my life, I've walked … Continue reading 2018: My Year of Obedience