My counselor often says--"take time to write that down, Jen." How can we so easily forget the beautiful provisions and lessons that are so life changing? We have amnesia of the moment. Whatever is right in front of us gets our attention. So, I am writing it down--"blogging it forth"--"setting the Ebenezer up" to remind… Continue reading 2018 Year-End Ebenezer Awards
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Looking for a place to belong
When it comes down to it, we all want to belong. We want to feel accepted and a part of something bigger than us. That desire can take many different paths--from conquering teenage popularity, to acceptance into a sorority or fraternity, to finding like-minded people who share a passion of yours, to exclusive friendships, to… Continue reading Looking for a place to belong
Why I share vulnerable places…
Many people in the course of these years of blogging in infertility or teaching in the midst have come to me or commented on how my blogs have encouraged them in the weight of their journeys. Some that I suspected might struggle, some who I had no clue were struggling... Some of you might say,… Continue reading Why I share vulnerable places…
Lots of Thoughts…
It has been a long while since I have posted a blog. Many times I have thought of topics to write about that are swirling in my head and heart--I just have not. Life is full of different seasons. My thirties, to this point, have been about pain, struggle and immense growth in… Continue reading Lots of Thoughts…
A Beautiful Symphony
My heart is full, pondering, and noisy at times. These last few weeks have been full of well-wishers, buzz, and a continued sickness. I have thought often of Mary "pondering all these things in her heart." (I am not comparing myself to her--cannot imagine pondering the immensity of that gift of life!) I have… Continue reading A Beautiful Symphony
Layers
It seems that everytime I post something I am learning or convicted with, the week following gives another chance to learn even more. The last post was about need--and I have been driven to even more need this week. Physically I have been in need from the way I feel on hormones. Emotionally I… Continue reading Layers
One
Last night, I came together as a part of our church body and participated in the Good Friday service. Greg spoke and talked about the 7 last words Jesus said on the cross. As a congregation, we sang about the gospel and participated in confession and repentance as we took the Lord's Supper. When I… Continue reading One
