Life is complicated, huh? Our rhythms may look mundane and repetitive, but the journey of our hearts and minds in the middle tell a much more convoluted story. This week, I have found myself watching Hallmark movies and throw back Disney Movies that give a less complicated version of life that remind me of my…
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I remember the moment last December. I looked up at each person passing in front of me. Some were faces that I had known up close and from afar. Seated near the front of the congregation, I got the distinct privilege of witnessing the holy moment. Person and after person with real stories and struggles…
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I am beginning to lose count of the number of times the Lord has urged me to share. It might be an inkling of something going on with someone. It might be a part of their story they revealed. It might be the look of desperation and a pattern I see in their behavior. It…
Read MoreMy 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…
Read MoreWhen 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…
Read MoreMany 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,…
Read MoreIt 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…
Read MoreMy 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…
Read MoreIt 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…
Read MoreLast 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…
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