Category: Real Life

The Power of Sending

When we think about mission trips, we often picture the ones boarding the plane, loading the vans, or stepping into unfamiliar neighborhoods to serve. They are the visible hands and feet of Jesus in that moment; but mission trips were never meant to be solo assignments. They are Kingdom partnerships. I grew up in a … Continue reading The Power of Sending →

Fireflies and Better Choices for Our Families

Tonight, I saw my first fireflies of the season—flickering in the dusk like a tiny miracle. There’s something about that first flash of light that makes it feel like summer. That, and the fact that school is ending, and all over social media I see my friends' children graduating. Firefly Summer. Of course, where there … Continue reading Fireflies and Better Choices for Our Families →

What is Scripture Writing?

Scripture writing is a practice where individuals write out passages from the Bible by hand, in order to engage with the text on a deeper level. It involves selecting specific verses, chapters, or books of the Bible and transcribing them onto paper, a journal, or a notebook. You can find a lot of scripture writing … Continue reading What is Scripture Writing? →

Summertime and the living is busy!

I always think summer is going to be a relaxing time off, but that rarely turns out to be the case! It's been crazy hot in the last few weeks, and here are a few highlights from our summer so far! My husband and I just celebrated our 25th anniversary! We kinda did a staycation … Continue reading Summertime and the living is busy! →