This year I’ve been in a season filled with questions – facing new unknowns. And my heart can’t help asking, “How, Lord?” (Luke 1:34). My questions range from theology to unknowns I face in my future. I’ve found myself shameful in the midst of my questions, and even doubts. Time and time again, I would…
Earlier this week I had the privilege of speaking to a wonderful group of 300 medical leaders from the Hendrick Health Care System. They asked me to come present some thoughts on what it looks like to live missionally – how to live with a clearer knowledge of the “why” behind the “what.” With how…
Have you ever been asked how you’re doing and had no idea how to respond? I have been in that place for months now. It goes a little something like this: Friend: “Hey girl! How are you doing? How have you been? (Crickets…) Me: “Oh, you know… good I guess? Actually, I don’t know to…
This past Saturday we ended our summer campaign, and I have been totally blown away by the reality of over 600 people giving graciously so that more people can have a guide to God’s presence every morning. And all this generosity really got me praying and thinking. Heading into the fall is a unique opportunity…
“For Your Glory” began from a desire to ask God to use me in a more peaceful, joyful way. I’ve found that oftentimes the songs written with the focus of asking God to move are heavier, and more intense. But as I’ve grown in my pursuit of joining God where he’s at work, I’m finding his…
“Pray then like this: ‘Our Father in heaven…’” (Matthew 6:9). Maybe the most profound shift Jesus made in the way we see God is found in these first words of The Lord’s Prayer. For those of us who grew up within Christianity, or even were aware of the basic tenets of the faith, the idea…
New (Live) // First15 Worship A new original worship song for First15, a free daily devotional guiding tens of thousands of believers into a fresh experience with God every day. Go to first15.org to get daily devotionals in your inbox first thing every morning. Written by Craig and Rachel Denison. Engineered and Mixed by Blake…
My hope for this Mother’s Day blog is to be open and real about what motherhood looks like for me in this season. Don’t worry, there are positive, feel-good vibes toward the end! But it is my hope that moms reading would feel validated and known, seen and understood, and maybe have a good laugh.…
About a year ago, I was spending time studying and reflecting on the story of Mary and Martha. And I was struck by what has become for me a foundational truth in my pursuit of God. Luke 8:38-42 says: Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into…
Jesus said… “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die.” (John 11:25) Take a moment to explore what that promise means for you today as you watch my Easter greeting video. Because of what Christ did on the cross and because he rose from…
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