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Encouragement for every season of lifeDid They Give Up?
There is a story in the Bible toward the end of Acts that always gives me a little chuckle, and at the same time, reminds me of God’s faithfulness. The apostle Paul had been arrested and put into jail, basically because he believed in eternal life through Christ....
Good vs. Perfect
I saw one of those cute motivational quotes on Pinterest recently that read - “Saying, ‘Oh, I’ve already ruined my good eating today: I’ll just eat crap,’ is like saying, ‘Oh, I dropped my phone on the floor; I’ll just smash it ‘til it breaks.’” Ouch. I do this so...
Some Thoughts on Singleness: Part 1
I’m writing this post to those of you who are currently single when you thought maybe you’d be closer to putting a ring on it by now. I’ll be honest: I am 22 years old, and my relationship history is basically a vast, desolate wasteland with no signs of life and a few...
I Choose a More Sacred Pace
Each of us is faced with thousands of choices every day that define our thoughts, our behavior, and who we are to the world. This fall’s Thrive Conference explores the idea that the choices we make hold power and provide opportunities that influence ourselves, others,...
Anatomy of a Road Trip
My husband and I met at a small college in Iowa. Going into it all, I should have known there was a good chance I’d end up marrying an Iowa farm boy. But I also didn’t think I’d ever be the type to want a small town Iowa life (although I now sometimes wish for it)....
Molly’s Conference Story
Each of us is faced with thousands of choices every day that define our thoughts, our behavior, and who we are to the world. This fall’s Thrive Conference explores the idea that the choices we make hold power and provide opportunities that influence ourselves, others,...
Rejected Invite
How did that go so wrong? I thought to myself as I lay in bed, recalling a conversation that had left me discouraged. Has that ever happened to you? Words that were meant for good get twisted in the hearer’s mind and you’re left feeling defeated? My friends were going...
Between the Naptimes
So, it’s naptime. All three of my kids (six, four, and two years old) nap at the same time everyday. PRAISE. JESUS. Many days - or if I’m honest, in this season most days - I walk down the stairs after tucking them in feeling an equal amount of relief and regret....
I Was Almost an Olympic Diver
The Olympics have started and I think it’s time I tell you something. I was almost an Olympic diver. And by almost, I mean, I once tried diving. And by tried, I mean I got on the board with the intention of making a dive. Here’s how it all went down: I was on the swim...
The Presence of God
Experiencing the presence of God is the primary need of all Christ followers. This is what God created us for, fellowship with him. Spending time with God and experiencing intimate moments with him is what takes being a Christian out of the religion context into a...
