There is a fine line between being vulnerable and over-sharing. While I strive to always be authentic with you in my writing, there are certain details I don’t share. To protect my family, friends, and loved ones, some stories are more general in nature. But today, I want to get more personal with you than I ever have. Because today, I see the fruit of years spent crying until my eyes burned in prayer. I see a long battle with addiction surrendered to the fullness and freedom of Christ. For Continue Reading
When You Stop Praying for the Miracle
I once heard a famous pastor say the last five minutes before the miracle are when we’re tempted the most to give up. When we don’t see the answer we crave and our loved one keeps making poor decision after poor decision, we stop. What’s the use, right? Our hurt and weariness take over and we don’t realize we are letting the enemy win. Our pleas to the Lord stop. A few years ago, this was my prayer life. After over a decade of interceding for a loved one who struggles with drug Continue Reading
When You Don’t Know What to Pray
I was eight seconds into my response to a friend’s question when I realized she was no longer listening to me. Her eyes were on everything but me, and then she walked away while I was still speaking. As much as I tried not to let it bother me, I was a little hurt by her obvious disinterest. Listening friends are gold, aren’t they? And in a world if endless distractions, whether it’s our phones or an overactive brain, a good listener is hard to come by. After this interaction, I thought Continue Reading
