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Waiting on the Word- in the Word

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But we all know that Christmas can also be painful- and full of longing, unmet expectations,...

Sovereign God, broken world

“Thy promise is my only plea - with this I venture nigh. Thou callest burdened souls to Thee, and such, O Lord, am I.” - John Newton...

The lament of foster care

3 years ago today. We didn’t know you yet, but God did. He wouldn’t let us walk away from fostercare - because you weren’t with us yet....

We are all grieving

A year and a half ago this gavel fell. Nearly seven years ago we were licensed to foster to adopt. Last night I had my first dream about...

‘Twil Soon Be Past

I got my black dress out of the closet this morning. We have a gathering today, a time to mark the homegoing of a beloved man in our...

Adorning the Gospel

We pulled out the Christmas tree today- it’s time for the annual work of decking the halls. If I’m honest, it feels like a hassle...

Joy and Lament

Today our church family was challenged with the role of lament in our lives. We live in a Christian culture that doesn’t want to sit in...

Christmas on the hard years

Do you ever feel like Christmas has a tinge of sadness at the edges? Like you’re supposed to be merry, but this out of place melancholy...