I know I’ve been talking a lot lately about the valley season and the waiting season. When you’re in those seasons, it feels like you’re stuck in a holding pattern, just trying to keep your head above water. Or, it feels mundane. You’re out of the trenches and now the piercing heat is making you… Read More Speak to the Valley: What Ezekiel Teaches us about the Power of our Words
People have a lot of misconceptions about only children. The moment you tell someone you don’t have siblings, you can almost see the stereotypes flashing behind their eyes. They think we’re all spoiled, sheltered, and bratty. And look, to be fair, that is the case for some. Some only children don’t know how to work… Read More Born to be Strong
We’ve all been there. You feel that purpose, a sense of direction, a spark. You feel the “oil”—that divine green light telling you it’s time for a new season. And then… nothing happens. Or, a closed door happens. You find yourself stuck in the old wondering if you stepped out correctly. You are annoyed, but… Read More Surviving the Gap in the Waiting
We live in a culture obsessed with the arrival. We celebrate the new job and promotion, a relationship that leads to a wedding, the clean bill of health, and the answered prayer. Trust me, I am still working on this myself after years of practicing the opposite. In middle school, I was always looking forward… Read More Waiting Well
The other day, the phrase veteran teacher bounced around my head, and it made me pause. Am I actually a veteran? When you’re a rookie, a veteran teacher is this VIP and rare creature who walks the halls with flawless classroom management, owns the school, and has an answer to every question and parent complaint… Read More Am I a Veteran?
A couple of months ago, I mentioned that I was diving into the book of Job. If I’m being completely honest, usually when you open to Job, the immediate internal reaction is to close the Bible because why this book? It’s hard to look at a story of such immense loss when you’re already navigating… Read More Waiting in the Desert: Finding Abundant Life When You Feel Parched
The Book of Job is one we rarely read or try to think about, but when we do, we feel sympathetic and move on with our life thanking God that it’s not us. It’s heavy and uncomfortable, so we tend to keep our distance, almost like it’s just a tragedy to analyze. But recently, I’ve… Read More Stretching the Soul: Job’s Lessons in the Waiting Room
Good fruit takes time to grow. Being in the preparation isn’t about fast-forwarding or staying at a standstill. The Bible contains numerous metaphors about farming and gardening because nature reflects the rhythm of the Creator. We are called to be fruitful and have healthy soil with deep roots. Without depth, we are susceptible to the scorching heat of… Read More fruit takes time
Valleys, waiting seasons, the void—whatever you call it, it doesn’t feel good. Rightfully so, these terms carry negative connotations. They imply a lack of sunlight, a lack of progress, and a lack of comfort. But—and there is always a divine “but” with God—He is not only the God of the mountains; He is the God… Read More So, you’re in a valley
The way we read and experience books has changed dramatically with the rise of ebooks and audiobooks, adding layers of choice to how we consume stories and information. Some days we may feel drawn to the immersive experience of a physical book, while on other days an audiobook or ebook feels just right. Interestingly, our… Read More Ebooks, Audiobooks, or Physical Books: How Emotions Influence Our Reading Preferences
