Knowing God Wants You His relentless pursuit to call you home I was in middle school when I sat in the church classroom. The chairs, red with yellow stripes, sputtered dust as I sat down. The room was closed off by an accordion partition. I sat there, consuming Dots, looking at the instructor tell me […]
When God Feels Slow Don died shortly after he celebrated fifteen years of sobriety. I was his daughter-in-law, but sometimes I was also his pastor. He would attend mass at the Catholic Church, and then he would come to hear me preach. He would slip in the back pew quietly during the music without my […]
Learning to hear God’s voice […]
The Breakup No One Talks About How to move forward when friendships fail Not that long ago, I decided to spend the day with the Lord. This particular day was a huge milestone for me, and spending the day, just the two of us, seemed like a fitting way to celebrate. I packed up my […]
The themes of the gospel are written on every human heart. […]
Finding Satisfaction in Christ with Hope Johnson […]
Faithfulness in the Quiet An invitation to participate in the present When you think about slow seasons, what comes to mind? Does it feel quiet, mundane, even painfully dull? Maybe you’re waiting for the right job or longing for something new. Honestly, if I’m not careful in the slower seasons, I’ll resort to numbness, and […]
The year 2019 was going to be when I read through the Bible in its entirety. Having studied the Bible for over two decades, I still hadn’t read every word. To keep growing in my faith, it seemed like the next right step. My endeavor started from a place of feeling stuck—of wanting to make […]
Three Ways to Stay Grounded in Your Calling What has God rested on your heart? What has he laid in your hands? What is his distinct call for you? He has tasked you with something special, a calling all your own. This calling is a gift, though it isn’t always easy to carry. While my […]
Identity can almost feel like a buzzword in both secular and Christian circles these days. So much so that it begins to lose meaning and even importance. Our senses become dulled to its very notion. I assure you, however, it is important—and if it’s not to you, it should be. There is a battle raging […]