As I lay in bed awake at 4 in the morning with the jabs and kicks of our baby in my ribs, I think about my mom. And I wonder what she must have felt after raising two babies, losing two babies, and carrying me - the surprise baby - later in life. (To be … Continue reading He is holding us still.

Micah and I spent the morning having breakfast with the pastor of the church we’ve been attending for several weeks. Over breakfast potatoes, scrambled eggs and the stirring of cream in coffee, we had a beautiful time of conversation about church, church hurts, culture, politics, family, race and community. There were so many moments in … Continue reading God has called us to this work.

I fell asleep last night and woke early this morning with a heavy heart for some special students in my life who have lost a parent over the last couple of weeks. As someone who lost my parents in college, I hurt in a very distinct way for the waves of grief that will flood … Continue reading Say less, serve more.

I turned 32 this year. I’ve had some feelings about it but as I have reflected back on my life, I can’t help but think about some misconceptions/expectations that I carried over the years that were found to be untrue/unhelpful. And here’s the thing - I’m not the kind of human who wants to fill … Continue reading Don’t Miss It.

I have never been a morning person. As a kid, my mom had the hardest time getting me up to get ready for school each day and I still struggle with that same battle today. I just really love sleep! However, over the years I have found that when I get up early and spend … Continue reading Cultivating Healthy Rhythms

I’m certain that no matter how long the Lord allows me to serve college ministry, I will forever stand in awe at the way that God uses our students to take the Gospel to those who have never heard. It is never lost on me this blessing of having a front row seat at the … Continue reading Pray Earnestly to the Lord of the Harvest

Micah and I have began to share some personal news with our friends and family over the last month. As we have shared, I have had so many people say things like "oh I can't wait til you announce on social media!" and I quickly said, "Oh, we're not going to do that." I wish … Continue reading We’re Missing the Point…

Baby Grooms coming December 2019 We're making room for a beautiful new life to join our family over the next few months. It's still surreal to talk about because just a few months ago, I was having a conversation with a student about how I felt God giving me a peace about our future - … Continue reading Making Room…

I did my first TFF Giveaway last week and it was such a hit!! Many have asked about the products and where you can find them so I am sharing those links here! "Daily Surrender: 30 Day Guide to Getting into God's Word" by yours truly. This item is not available to purchase YET but … Continue reading TFF Giveaway!!

There are a lot of books and articles about the vast number of Christ followers in my generation and those coming behind me who are leaving the church. The numbers are staggering and while I don’t have all the answers - I have one. We, as The Church, have to stop saving face. Just in … Continue reading Saving Face – And Other Reasons We Are Losing This Generation.