From the Other Side of the College Drop-Off

As parents, saying goodbye to a child stepping into adulthood is bittersweet. But really, we all face moments of letting go—when loved ones are far away, when loss leaves us aching, or when dreams feel lonely and uncertain.

The comfort is this: No matter how far away we are from the ones we love in life or in death, and even when we feel alone in our dreams or fears, the Lord remains ever present and is deeply engaged in knowing and understanding us.

Join me today in Psalm 139.

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Are You TOO MUCH and not enough?

All. Over. The. Place.

Hard circumstances and jostling emotions can lead us to believe that we are too much to be around and that we have little to offer.

Today, I dive into some verses from 1 Peter to see what he has to say to a bunch of seemingly traumatized folks about what they can expect as followers of Jesus. I pray this will be a resounding message of truth for your heart.

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Ways to Become (in)Adequate

As we ring in the New Year, the world has a demanding question – “how do you intend to better yourself this year?”

If you feel “not-enough” or “inadequate” before you set out on your resolution journey, you are very likely to continue feeling that way no matter what you accomplish. Trying to set goals and strategize our way into adequacy is a spinning wheel that can lead to exhaustion, defeat, and shame.

Before getting too deep into this year’s resolution (or deciding not to set any goals at all), please read today’s article. I am so excited for us to experience the joys of this journey rather than falling into “self-optimization fatigue”.

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