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Entirely Known and Enclosed by God
No one on this earth knows me better than my mother. She has been there for all my big, important moments… but even more importantly, she’s been there for my little, ordinary moments, too. We have laughed together and cried together, adventured together and passed time together. She knows me—inside and out. So, these days, […]
Waiting and Hoping in the Dark
My sleepy eyes popped open with a start and a grimace. “What in the world was that pain?” A couple hours later, I added another question my worries, “why isn’t the pain going away?” I looked at the clock. The doctor’s office wouldn’t be open for hours, yet. Just wait a little longer, I reasoned. Maybe this will […]
How Jesus Helps Us Face Rejection
During the years I studied musical theatre, I repeatedly heard this warning from my instructors: “It’s a tough business out there. Get ready for rejection.” And they weren’t kidding. For every show I was cast in, there were a half-dozen shows I didn’t even get a callback for—and I wasn’t alone in this. Far more talented […]
What is Your Redemption Story?
My grandmother came to know the Lord in her thirties and, much like a child at bedtime, I never tire of hearing the story. When she speaks of how Jesus saved her and changed her life, this already beautiful woman lights up with wonder—and I walk away wanting more of what she has. I think, “I […]
A Harvest of Beautiful Things
We stared at the dirt and saw the possibilities. “You can plant anything here you want!” my mother said, motioning to an empty corner of the yard. “This is your garden.” I knew immediately what I wanted and soon the space was dotted with tiny daisy plants, just beginning to bud. I remember thinking, “this is going […]