If you know me at all or have read some of these blog posts, you know that I’m a huge fan of Shauna Niequist. Everyone has those authors who feel like old friends, and Shauna is that to me. I got a hold of her books almost two years ago, and I’ve reread...
“This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” -Joshua 1:9 (NLT) If you’ve been in the church for a millisecond, you, most likely, have heard this verse. It’s...
My first interaction with Anna Lothe began with finding common ground. She was from Iowa, and in the fifth grade, my family traveled to Iowa to ride in their bike ride. From our initial conversation, I knew that she loved her state, but over the next year I would...
The everyday ordinary This is a phrase that captivates my attention. Some people see it as the mundane. Some see it as boring, not worth capturing. I see it as beautiful, inspiring. I see it as captivating and intoxicating. Because it is in the everyday ordinary that...
Every once in a while, something wonderful or something terrible will hit us. Sometimes the thing that hits us will be both wonderful and terrible. Words will seem out of reach. People will ask to hear about this event, but you will be at a loss. How do you describe...
Disclaimer: A majority of my posts lately have had to do with running because it consumes a large part of my life right now. Although this post shares a story from a run, it is actually much more than those 18 miles. So if you’re not a runner, stick with me....
