Choosing Joy Instead of what was Supposed to be
I’ve managed to do almost everything else but write this blog post today. I pushed…
We are Kingdom Builders
Can I be honest? I don’t love the title “missionary.” It’s a word that holds…
An Open Letter to my [Former] nemesis: Transition
Can I be honest? When we first met, I didn’t like you. I thought you…
Sacred and Holy Roots
I don’t think I imagined my life quite this way, and I love that. Five…
Reminding One another of truth in the whirlwind
A few weeks ago, a dear friend and I met for ice cream. Never mind…
The Abundance in Emmanuel—God with Us
Abundance It’s the word that comes to mind for my 2019. To be clear, this…
Our Bold Confident Faith Carries the Promise
After I tell people I’m moving to Chicago, I can predict their response with about…
A Life Update: Just a 2 Hour Drive but a Whole World Away
It was just supposed to be a work trip to the north side of Chicago,…
What Happens When We Cultivate Home
For about two years I lived in this absolutely beautiful, rustic home in a town…
The World Will Know You by Your Love
Recently, I’ve had a lot of conversations with friends about the Church—that imperfect group of…