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

There are seasons in life when storms seem relentless and sunny days feel uncertain or fleeting

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

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent.