I’ve been thinking about death a lot lately. Yes, cheery I know, but stick with me. These thoughts haven’t been directed much toward my own death, but rather lives that from an earthly perspective have been taken too soon. This last year as several people close to me have struggled with losing someone dear to…
Little Steps to Big Change
Last summer, I would have told you I didn’t have an artsy bone in my body. And I didn’t. When my mom set up a summer lake house painting project for everyone, I was relieved that the lines were already drawn, and I just had to fill in the space with watercolor paints. But something…
Perseverance; Why It’s Worth Waiting For
I blew my breath out slowly and tipped my face toward the sky. “I’m tired.” I whispered quietly, “and there are too many moving parts in life.” God didn’t respond in that exact moment. He remained quiet. Not the absent kind of quiet, but the waiting kind. I am tired. I’ve been in transition for…
Standing in Jesus
I will persevereAnd face every fearJesusHope becomes quite dearBecause You are nearWith usIn hate came the spearYet You shed a tearFor us Hope I will maintainDespite chronic painDear LordAffliction and strainOn this body rainLove pouredThough You once were slainYou will always reignAdored To You I hold fastYour mercy so vastMy RockWhen mired in my pastIn…
Anchored Printable: John 10:10
Abundance and a full, vibrant life, work together simultaneously in my mind. Vibrant abundance is the life that Jesus calls us to enter into. We are no longer suppressed, subdued, silenced, or shamed. We are not floundering foolishly, nor frantically fleeing. We are anchored in possibility. Our yeses and amens align with God’s Word, and…
4 Areas to Create Margin and Find Abundance
Today was an off day. Last week was a jam-packed, no-school, sunshine-filled string of days without obligations. We had so much freedom. Sleep in if you want. Yes, have a snack. Play with me. Let’s go outside again! Monday met my transition expectations, as we all wriggled back into normal like fancy shoes after flip…
Embracing Limits to Find Abundance
Long ago, and not so long ago, the sun and moon and seasons governed us. The sun’s descent plunged all into darkness. Candles and lamps lent a little glow, but eventually dwindled out. In general, people wanted to preserve their oil and candles so their use was curtailed to meet practical needs. In ancient Israel,…
4 Characteristics of God that Remind Us We are Living the Abundant Life
If I’m being honest, when I see the word ‘abundance’ these days, my first thought is not of the plentiful ways God has blessed me, though I’d like to say it is. I just find it a whole lot easier to look at struggles with anxiety, problems in relationships, and poor health and just see…
How to Share, Give, and Live Abundantly
Seasons of abundant life by the world’s definition will ebb and flow. You may be prosperous with a cushion in your bank account. Maybe a bounty of food overflows from your cupboards and refrigerator. It may be time to declutter the personal items and belongings that you are stepping over in your home. Abundance. A…
To Forgive and be Forgiven
Abundance can have a lot of connotations, bringing to mind a bountiful summer harvest or maybe even just a house crammed full of things. Typically it makes me think of holding an overflowing armful of things—because abundance is carrying coats, stuffies, and snacks for three little girls? Since I’ve been reading through the Bible chronologically…
Anchored Voices 