Sometimes revelations from God come instantly and almost knock me off my feet. Other times, however, revelations from Him are like the drops of water that fall on the sculpture in Veronica Roth’s Allegiant. (Excuse this teensy rabbit trail, but) In the novel, Tris stops to stare at a large slab of stone positioned underneath a… Continue reading The Orphan in Me

I don’t have any statistics to offer You. I have no impressive numbers. I have earned no remarkable testimonies. All I have is my heart. It’s neither pure nor blameless. It rages within me. I feel torn in half. The battle exhausts me, physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. So, here I am in this valley.… Continue reading All I Have

I sat on the couch, peered around the room, and immediately began mentally reviewing what was left on my agenda for the day: team prayer meeting, homework with the kids, cleaning the commons room, dinner prep, and dinner. My head swam and my heart sunk, overwhelmed. I didn’t have the hours I needed to do… Continue reading How much??

My weakness is my strength. I have nothing I can give Him. I can only receive. I can try and try and try but my righteousness is nothing. Finally, exhausted, I throw my hands up and quit. Fine, I’ll let You love me. I haven’t earned this love. In fact, I’ve earned the removal of… Continue reading weakness