I was driving home from Jackson's speech therapy appointment when the idea hit me. There was no burning bush or talking donkey, but I knew it was God prompting. I had always wanted to write a children's book but I hadn't thought about that dream in a long time; until that day in the car when I heard Him whisper, write a book about a little boy on a journey to find his voice. My son, Jackson, has a speech disorder called Apraxia. He knows what he wants to say, but simply can't. His brain Continue Reading
If We’re Content…
I'm currently lost within the pages of Emily Freeman's new book Simply Tuesday. Her words are exactly what my soul needs during this season. A reminder that simple isn't necessarily bad; that small doesn't mean ineffective. She challenges me to see things in a new light. She writes, we've been tricked into believing that higher up and further on equals impact and importance. Over and over and over, the Lord reminds me that I'm not to focus on the number of people I reach. He asks Continue Reading
A Mother’s Prayer…
Last week a blogger I follow posted the most amazing status on her Facebook page. Her mom had sent her a picture of a handwritten prayer from thirty years ago. A prayer she had written, asking the Lord to make her daughter a testimony to His love and power and an encouragement to other mamas. Today Scissortail Silk encourages thousands and thousands of mamas through her Facebook page and blog. Her post that day was such a testimony to the power of prayer. A reminder that God hears every word Continue Reading
When God Whispers…
This week I finished Kelly Minter's latest Bible study, What Love Is. I have learned a lot digging deep into the letters of 1, 2, and 3 John. Early in the study I came across these words: I don't know of anything more meaningful than when, in the middle of the commotion, God taps us on the shoulder, whispers our name, and welcomes us into the room where He's about to do something special, even secret. I couldn't help but think of the moments in my life when God has met me exactly where Continue Reading
We Must Pray {My Response to Marriage Equality}
In college I wrote a letter in response to a gay man's claims that the Bible never addressed homosexuality. My letter was published in the college newspaper. I responded in love; not judgement. I responded in truth. I shared the Scriptures that addressed homosexuality. We live in a world where truth is constantly getting twisted. On June 26th, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality. I've wrestled with God ever since that ruling. I've asked Him over and over how He Continue Reading