I’m concerned you’re trying to navigate some treacherous waters on your own. You’re working it out inside, quietly struggling. You’re internalizing angst and sorrow during this trial you’re experiencing, clinging to self-preservation. You’re justifying your internalization of this strife as protecting those around you from your pain. You don’t want to be a burden. You’re isolating your pain, but you’ve…
hugs upon hugs.
Happy Valentine’s Day, dear friend. It’s one of my favorite holidays, you know. Despite the multitude of curmudgeons who hate on this very special day, it holds a particularly unique place in my heart. Because who doesn’t love telling others how much you love them? Warm fuzzies all over. Not to mention, this holiday presents many socially acceptable opportunities…
But Jesus.
There’s a lot going on around us these days. Which makes me think there’s a lot going on within us. A lot of hurting and chaos and discord. A lot of gray. A lot of confusion. We’re being pulled in a million directions, in our heads, in our hearts, in our schedules, in our relationships, in our values,…
I want to be the hero, just once.
Do you ever build up a situation in your mind, only to experience a dramatically disappointing result when reality comes to pass? Me too. I want to be the hero, just once. This never goes well for me. Particularly when I attempt to satisfy this insecurity with grocery store treasures. You know what I’m talking about. The item that’s not…
I’m a Christian, and I want to say I’m sorry.
Dear Immigrant, Refugee, Marginalized, Rejected, Stranger, and Those Different From Me: I’m a white, female, 20-something, privileged and sheltered Christian. I loathe politics, and I struggle to fit into any political party. People close to me know politics make me queasy. But seeing your pain and the dissension around us has made me even more queasy. I tried…
Five avoidable life experiences.
Let me share my recent string of FIVE avoidable life experiences, with the hope of making your journey less–how shall I say this–burdensome. You’re welcome. 😉 ONE. One poorly considered Christmas gift for your child. That’s all it takes to ruin your life. Ours came in the form of a red, shiny Radio Flyer push tricycle that cannot…
Return to your rest, my soul.
Are you having trouble giving God the benefit of the doubt? Maybe you’re staring at a mountain, wondering how to keep believing and trusting God will move it when you aren’t feeling it. I was there just a few weeks ago. Fortunately, we are not helpless in our discouragement. Faith itself is a gift from God, but…
Fish goals.
Sometimes when my Drew wants to justify a special purchase, he claims Andy wants it. That was the supposed thrust behind Drew’s treasured fish tank, although Drew had told me for years that he personally hoped to later procure an aquarium. Drew’s dreams were realized on a very special day this past August when he purchased the…
This is the God who pursues you.
My pursuit of Christ has been more of a job these days, and you’ve probably experienced a season like this. As much as I’d like to tell you that my faith in Christ has always and only entailed floating from spiritual high to spiritual high, I’d be selling my walk with God woefully short. But any apathy I fight…
Paige Pippin 