Aren’t distractions annoying? You know what I’m talking about . . . You’re scanning social media and getting caught up on all the gossip, but you can’t seem to concentrate because of that Bible sitting over there on the shelf. The next thing you know, you’ve completely ignored all incoming notifications for the past half hour. The Bible … More Lord, Please Distract Me
It’s a silent night, yet all is noisy. The chirps of crickets clash with the clanging cymbals in my head. I find little rest and mostly confusion. What should be a calming aroma of peace as I gladly sit and think and pour out my soul is, for the time being, an apparent sea of wreckage. All is … More That Which Remains
This is a story of one disappointment after the other. Of difficulty, broken dreams, and pain. And of the God who brought me here. To this moment. To this grace. This is my story. A naive girl of fourteen, I thought I had it all together. I was content in the little town I had … More The Grace of This Moment
Lest you think I do nothing but read my Bible all day . . . Hi. I’m a Bible blogger. I love to read the Bible. And write about it. But I also have a life. Sure, I like to fill that life with truth. Which means I listen to Scripture a lot. Sing Scripture … More Really, I’m Just Like You
People have always been surprised by me. I do this, but don’t do that. Have never done this, or don’t care to do that. Some people just don’t know how to respond. They laugh, ask questions, roll their eyes, or change the subject. Some are taken aback, genuinely surprised that I don’t join the crowd. … More Supposed to Be Surprised
Journey of the Word 