This has been a kind of weird season for me. I thought I would write about it because maybe it’s a weird season for you too?!? Or maybe writing about it will help me see things more clearly?!? {That happens sometimes.} Lately I’ve kind of felt like a crazy person. Let’s be honest, we’re all […]
In 1991, when I was in eighth grade, my church “split.” At least that is what people said happened. But now looking back I now know, my church tore. And my heart and my faith tore, more than a little, too. Twenty-six years later, I am weepy just thinking about it — the tearing. It was […]
In a couple of weeks — on April 28 in Klyde Warren Park in Dallas, Texas — we are hosting our first IF:Citywide. Our dream is that women who might not be comfortable walking through the doors of a church or joining a small group but — who at the very least — are curious about […]
It’s been a crazy couple of years. What was once a casual conversation between friends and colleagues around gathering like-hearted women has become so much more. (Read more about it here or skip to the bottom of the post.) You call me out upon the waters So much more fun {I’m getting there Jennie}. So […]
I’m posting over at Deeper Church today. I so want my life to resemble that of an early church member. Devoted to teaching, fellowship and prayer. Recognizing and doing everything in my power to meet the needs of all. Posturing humility, sincerity and thanksgiving. Praising God and basking in His favor. But I can’t help but […]
I have been in a kind of funny place lately. I have been looking beyond the basics for Truth. Trying to decipher what I believe and why I believe it. Needing a little more depth to my theology. Today I tried to put that struggle into word over on Deeper Church. I hope that you […]
I have been a blogging slacker. I have all sorts of excuses. Two cross country moves in less than 12 months. New homes {plural}. New jobs {plural} New friends {plural}. New everythings {routines, habits, plans, all that and more}. Real life seemed to demand all of me and life on the internet became seemingly less important. But […]
Insecurity. It crept back in. Slowly infiltrating my thoughts and stealing my joy. “You are an outsider,” it screams. “You are unloved, inconsequentional, and uninvited,” it adds. “If you don’t keep fighting, keep performing, keep overextending yourself, people will forget you,” it confirms my deepest fears. I wrestle with the voices. Argue with this dark shadow […]
I love being back in Nashville I do. I love my job. I love my house. I love living someplace where fall means college football, crisp mornings, and foliage, glorious foliage. But I’d be lying if I said that everyday is sunshine and smiley faces. Truth be told, this weekend I’ve fought the funk. You […]
