What does Jesus being born in a manger tell us? That what is small and hidden can be of great worth to God. If that weren’t true, there would have been a throne instead of a manger. There would have...
When You Wonder If God Sees You
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Holidays
You Don’t Have to Get Everything Right Today
The air smells like sugar and cinnamon as I walk into my favorite bakery. I’m here for a pie-making class and nervous about this new undertaking. (I once made ciabatta bread that turned out so badly...
Help If Joy Is Ever Hard at the Holidays
A little note before the today's post: Make sure you read to the end because I have several fun gifts for you, including a free mini ebook for the holidays! Friends don't let friends miss out on...
A Holy Week Reminder for Your Heart (Especially If You’re Struggling)
On an ordinary afternoon I curled up on my red couch, my phone tucked between my ear and shoulder. I nodded as I listened to my friend far away share about a challenge in her life. At some point she...
Grief Is a Sacred Emotion Too (Plus 21 Free Holiday Devos)
Do you put pressure on yourself to be joyful all the time during the holiday season? Here’s what I learned from walking through a different season years ago, one of grief and healing. I find myself...
7 Little Gratitude Prompts for You and Your People
Confession: Gratitude doesn’t always come naturally to me. Maybe you can relate? If giving thanks sometimes feels a little tricky, you’re not the only one. Research shows our brains have a...
End the Year With Less Fear
The year is winding down and we're asking, "What comes next?" The worries throw pebbles at our windows late at night and we wonder if we should answer. Before we lift the cold glass and let the...
Three Questions that Will Change Your Christmas Season
I was standing in a chapel that’s over a hundred years old with a small candle in my hand. The tiny flame cast a soft light toward the bricks and stained-glass windows. A holy hush filled the room...
Hope for Christmas and always: darkness has been defeated.
The news drifts in from the other room as I sit at my desk and try to write. Heartbreaking headlines. Scary statistics. Pessimistic predictions. It seems peace is nowhere to be found on this planet...
The Meaning of the Snowflake
The Meaning of the Snowflake Every new snowflake comes to the earth as a picture of our Saviour’s birth, because they are sent from up above and remind us of God’s care and love. Each one is so...