Fear of coronavirus overwhelmed me these past few weeks. At my most recent prenatal appointment, my doctor recommended that I take it easy, stop stressing, and get as much rest as possible. As I drove home, her words stuck with me. "Get as much rest as possible.” As they sunk in deeper, I suddenly felt…
Continue reading ➞ Day 5 of Quarantine: Resting in Jesus
After the incident, harsh thoughts kept me up for hours each night.I wished that man would pay for what he did to me.I wished he would feel how he made me feel – the violation, the humiliation, the paranoia.I wished he would burn in hell.For months, these thoughts consumed my mind. Slowly but surely, my heart…
Continue reading ➞ No Sin is Too Great
I often catch my imagination running through all the possible outcomes of every situation. My mind can hardly keep up with all the “what-ifs.” Do you ever catch your mind running down this endless path? What if I fail the test? What if I never get married? What if I say the wrong thing? What…
I am a writer, but sometimes, I have no words. Writing has always brought me deep joy. I can write for hours on end. I lose myself in my work, and adrenaline rushes through my body — I consider that a great blessing. Of course, writer’s block comes and goes, and I typically run an…
Continue reading ➞ Our Ultimate Rest
