by Jennifer | Dec 3, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational
So it’s December 3rd and things are crazy out there. We navigate life through a tug-of-war known as joy and grief, and all of it is overshadowed by some sense of worry. I watched the news this morning and it was enough to turn my stomach upside down. Even though...
by Jennifer | Nov 30, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational
This is the first year my family is celebrating Advent using candles in a wreath, a Jesse tree, reading nightly devotionals… the whole nine yards. There’s something shut up in my bones that wants to bring Jesus alive in a new way for my children, family,...
by Jennifer | Nov 29, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational
Hey, I have something to tell you: Hope is coming! The anticipation of what this means begs my flesh to stand down that my heart might beat in holy rhythm. My soul is desperate for it. Yours too? Like spiritual glue, hope holds the pieces of my life together. In fact,...
by Jennifer | Nov 13, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational, miscarriage, Stillbirth, Waiting
The following words from Oswald Chambers have been echoing through the corridors of my mind. “We are not made for the mountain, for sunrises, or for the other beautiful attractions in life – those are simply intended to be moments of inspiration. We are...
by Jennifer | Jul 19, 2013 | Christian, Hope, Inspirational
Ann Voskamp is guest hosting for Five Minute Friday. She has chosen the word belong for the prompt. I think I’ve always struggled with finding my place and purpose. I’m not sure why. I don’t think anyone has ever really caused these anxious feelings to stir inside of...