Keeping it real here: It's almost the end of National Infertility Awareness Week (April 21-27) and I did not get around to writing anything new. But I feel no guilt or itchy people-pleasing need to post something wildly profound. (That is all God's grace for this recovering people pleaser!) Instead, I've chosen to list my most popular infertility-related posts. On another note, while trying to conceive seems far behind me now, my heart and care for you is still abundant! I pray that you will find great comfort, peace, and rest as you trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus---the only One who equips us to fight this enormous battle. He cares for you, he loves you, he welcomes you, and he is … [Read more...]
34 Powerful and Shareable Easter Quotes
For thousands of years, Christians around the world celebrate Easter by rejoicing in the risen Christ. We grieve Jesus’s last hours that were marked by betrayal, humiliation, torture, and agony. We humble ourselves in gratitude for his innocent blood shed on our behalf. And most gloriously, we rejoice at his victory over death and the grave! Christ’s victory is our victory. Our debts are paid, and our tarnished records are wiped clean before a just, holy God. Believers inherit his victory over death through faith in the resurrected Savior King. As we ponder these quotes about Christ’s death and resurrection, may we hold them close to our hearts and … [Read more...]
The Open Door, The Promised Pasture
“Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.” (John 10:7-9) “I am the door,” in John’s Gospel is one of the eight “I am” statements believers receive to the divinity and unique nature of Jesus Christ. Jesus uses the familiar sheep and shepherd imagery as he does throughout Scripture, and it is important to note why these are consistent biblical themes. Sheep need such focused care as they are creatures prone to wander. These animals spend their days grazing from place to place without ever … [Read more...]
Praying in the Uncertainty
Uncertainty and I have a long history, a roller-coaster relationship. In the seasons when I'm feeling unshakable in my faith, uncertainty is easily dismissed by my unwavering trust in the Lord. But when my faith is in a weakened and vulnerable state, I allow uncertainty to pull me down like a strong undertow. When I choose to dwell on the uncertainty and unpredictability of this worldly life, I end up spiraling into anxiety, worry, and fear. My focus on the "what ifs" and my attempts to control every aspect of my future unravel me. How quickly I fail to anchor my trust in the living God! Thankfully, you and I serve a God of grace who delights in meeting us through prayer and walking … [Read more...]