Growing Through Seasons of Waiting Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14 (ESV) A tree can appear unchanged above the ground while, underneath, its roots are stretching and digging deeper, growing stronger in preparation for future storms. In this season of waiting, while the world keeps turning, I find myself having to put more effort into keeping up with ordinary things. Sometimes, I feel like I’m caught up and ah

Why did I say that? Like, really! What possesses me to say out loud the critique my brain gives while someone is just trying to connect with me? Why am I so critical? I don’t know if everyone struggles with this, but I do. In group settings, even one-on-one with my husband or children, I sometimes get so anxious that my thoughts trip over themselves. My tongue gets heavy, so instead of saying something thoughtful, I rush in with something quick, things get awkward, and wh

I had to love you until the fire burned all the way out. I gave breath to the embers, begged the coals to stay alive. And when only the smoke remained, I cowered and hid. Finally, laying what was left in a pile of ash outside. I found peace in the daze of smoke and fog, The unknown felt kinder than the typical unrest. When the haze lifted, the pestilence took over. I felt the lonely set in and whisper delusions of what’s next. There were days I carried ghosts upon my back, Co