Dear Mom of a Bullied Teen–
I hugged your son today. With all you’ve been through, I doubt those words even make a dent. But I’ll give it a shot and hope that if I lay…
Tag: Jesus
I used to know a little about my worth. Now I’m convinced.
Here’s a little disclaimer. I had oral surgery yesterday. My mouth is pretty sore, and I’ve got a big ol’ chipmunk cheek to prove it. Possibly—probably—I shouldn’t attempt to write…
The Plan and the Prize
The surest way to doubt God is to take a leap of faith and then enter into that time of waiting, waiting, waiting. When, oh when, is the Lord going…
I lost my mind. I don’t much miss it.
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Matthew 16:24 Like any Christian, I struggle…
No Small Miracle
Well. It’s no small miracle that I’m actually writing today. Ever since I went to She Speaks last summer, I’ve been wanting—needing, really—to get time alone to write. But, I…
Death, Darkness, Law, and the Light
“Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.” Matthew 5:17 On June 24,…
The Tempter and the Poisonous IF
I finished a wildly uneventful spring break and limped back into school on Monday. My week off didn’t afford much excitement. We stayed home mostly. But I did live vicariously…
Go the Distance–So to Honor Him
This is post #3 of my walk through the book of Matthew. It’s looking like a pretty leisurely stroll. Three posts per week may be a bit of a stretch,…
Katie Prescott Beasley 