The Silent Treatment

Real talk: I've been a little bit mad at God today.  I petitioned hard for guidance and it seems as though The Big Man has suddenly disappeared. It's similar to when I pick up my Samsung and say "OK Google, give me directions to..." and the stupid microphone doesn't pick up my voice so the darn …

The Right Tools for the Job

I've got the most random assortment of hand tools that only a self-sufficient, random-project-doing, single girl would ever own.  I have never pre-emptively gone out and filled a brand new, bright red Craftsman box with shiny new tools I might one day need. I bought a cheap-o "necessities" tool bag when I moved in to my …

Divots & Valleys

Friends, have you ever found yourself in a time that just isn't your day, your week, your month, or maybe your yeeeaaar? One of those times that you feel that life is throwing curveballs right at your face and you're armed with a sock monkey? Like you're trying to stand up on ice while life …

My [Relatable] Jesus (Disappointment)

Last year, my Bible study group introduced me to a new way of experiencing the Bible - putting yourself in the story. It's such a delightfully simple trick to gain a new perspective on things; I'm not sure why I hadn't tried it before with the Bible, as I had done with so many other …

It Is Written

As I sat with my morning tea (because I'm out of coffee; Who runs out of coffee?!), my brain ignored the birds chirping and the sun shining and turned instead to listing off the things I needed to accomplish on this beautiful day - first on the list: buy coffee. Somewhere among "throw away the …

My [Relatable] Jesus (Part 1)

I've got an older brother that is a bit protective of me. When I was a baby, he refused to let me wear those scrunchy pink headbands (which were the only indication that I was in fact a baby girl) because he was afraid they'd "smoosh my brains out." He drove 2 hours home from …

My Girl(s)

As I wrap up dinner with a long distance friend, I can't help but be thankful for the amazingly strong women God has put in my life. I have one that has been my friend since middle school. We float in and out of each other's lives, always picking up right where we left off. …

As Her

I wish I looked as put together as her. I wish I was as crafty as her. I wish I was as funny as her. I wish I had as much money as her. I wish I could cook as well as her. I wish I was as energetic and friendly as her. I wish …

Tell It On the Mountain

Let me paint a picture for you. The scenery before you is mountains whose snowcaps are melting with the coming of summer. Towering trees are slightly swaying in the warm breeze. Birds are chirping a joyful song. Your backdrop is two small waterfalls, their creekbeds babbling on either side of you. Oh and you are surrounded by …

Not What I Expected

I took a swig anticipating the fizzy goodness of soda and was met with the flat disappointment of tea. Any other given day, I'm all about tea. What was different this time? My expectation didn't line up with reality. I can remember many times like this where my expectations far exceeded reality, and I was …