A Bride Made Ready

A Bride Made Ready

For greater understanding and context, read Revelation 19:6-10 and Matthew 25:1-13.   There’s something sacred about a bride in white. There’s something rare and exclusive about the make, style and material of her wedding day garment. Clothed in purity, it’s this...
A World of Hope

A World of Hope

I think it’s fair to say that we live in a world of uncertainty. It’s like a series of waves in the sea. One day you’re in sync and riding them in the beautiful sunshine all the way to shore and the next they’re beating you back and forth with the threat of swallowing...
Holy Desperation

Holy Desperation

Emerging from the warmth and safety of a familiar dark place, a new life struggles to embrace the light of a new world. The wait was over. The pain was worth it. A new momma sets fresh eyes on her beloved and in prophetic confidence declares, “He shall be called pure,...
Slow to Speak

Slow to Speak

One of the first things that my husband and I had to navigate once we got married was how to handle conflict. It’s one thing to handle conflict well while dating – you can each go to your separate homes, think “life” over, and come back with a fresh perspective. Once...
Refreshed

Refreshed

Lately, since the weather is warm and summer is in full force, I have a new obsession…and it’s a Southern one at that. You’re going to laugh, because it’s lemonade….but it’s not just any old lemonade. It’s MINT lemonade. Sometimes I will get fancy and squeeze...
Shadows

Shadows

In this season of quarantine, one of my greatest joys has been going on evening walks with my husband. We stroll around our neighborhood, catching up on the day’s events, meeting neighbors, and seeing all of the changes that happened throughout the day. Riveting...