Depression and anxiety use absolutes like “always, never…” What we love about the psalms is that there are particular chapters that can speak to us during these times in a profound way. We do not need a platitude of “Things will be better in…
What do we do when verses seem like a platitude? How do we believe joy comes in the morning when it seems like it never does? Listen as Jen shares Psalm 30. Read here.* If you struggle to fall asleep at night or go through your day…
This year my husband and I are celebrating twenty years of marriage. It seems impossible that we are already here. (Scroll to the very bottom to see some pictures of us through the years.) As I’ve reflected on these past twenty years, I distinctly remember riding in a church van with one of my friends. We were taking our youth group to an amusement park and had a four hour drive. I was newly married, maybe just a few years into…
The Importance of Writing Scripture A few years ago I had surgery on my left wrist. I had a cyst that was causing pain when I played the piano, wrote, or even typed. It was hard to lift things. After having it removed, I struggled to maneuver. It was several weeks before I could play the piano and type. Thankfully I am right handed and could still write. So I did a lot of handwriting during that time. One of…