In a season of hoping in my life, I wrote the following prayer. And if you are in a season of hoping right now—praying—longing—wondering—I pray these words would encourage your heart and help you center your hoping in Christ himself. He hears all our prayers. His sovereign love and grace are guiding our lives. We… Continue reading A Prayer for Those Hoping for Love
I’m not about the nightclubs with pulsing lights and loud music. I’d rather not do crowded restaurants and noisy chatter. Crowds of people I don’t know overwhelm me. And a packed day with no rests can break me down. Do you know what I love instead? A perfect cup of steaming tea with a… Continue reading Why the Artist Must Spend Time Alone
I ask you, oh Lord, To shape my desires According to the cross. Let me not demand That my desires Be met according To my ways and my time. Rather, take these desires— Sweet as they may be— And make of them Something far sweeter As I learn to trust you In the… Continue reading Shape My Desires According to the Cross
She held secrets that no one else knew about— Delightfully fanciful secrets of her quiet, inner life— Where she would dream dreams about the future, Hold wistful trysts over past memories, And get lost in joyful moments of the present. She was at home with herself And pleasantly satisfied with her own company, For… Continue reading The One Who Would Enter that Sacred Space
The other morning, I read a quote about motherhood on Pinterest. And my heart broke a little because of the ache within it to carry out that quote. In quiet desperation, I cried out to the Lord, “Why can’t that be me right now? I would give anything to pour my heart and soul into… Continue reading Until the Assignment Changes
Originally written for the Good Friday service at Christ Community Bible Church in Arlington, Texas. His hour had come at last. The hour that all creation had been waiting for Since the woman first sank her teeth into A morsel of fruit And plunged the world into death and decay. This was the… Continue reading A Beautiful and Scandalous Night
“But as for me, my prayer is to You, O LORD. At an acceptable time, O God, In the abundance of Your steadfast Love answer me in Your Saving faithfulness.” Psalm 69:13 My prayer is to You – Not my wistful fancies. My prayer is to You – Not the sly imposters. … Continue reading When Will the Acceptable Time Come?
Swing with the stars, my daughter – You were made to dream dreams, Sing songs of a new melody, And script poetry every day. The fog of the world Has clouded your vision And choked those dreams And hushed that voice. But it’s time to wake up And hear the music That once… Continue reading Swing with the Stars
This last weekend, I had the privilege of attending the Inklings Conference put on by Square Halo Books in Lancaster, PA. Square Halo Books seeks to “publish extraordinary books for ordinary saints,” and they are also connected with The Rabbit Room, an online community which “cultivates and curates stories, music, and art to nourish Christ-centered… Continue reading Lessons Learned from a Community of Creatives
“That’s heartbreaking,” he said After hearing her story. “Yes, it is,” she said back With a dramatic smile on her face – Which was only to cover up The actual brokenness of her heart That came leaking out The moment the door was Closed behind them. She didn’t know why She always fell for… Continue reading A Lament for One With a Broken Heart
The Vintage Girl 