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Mary Magdalene, the one from whom He had cast out seven demons. That title, attached so casually to the end of her name, has always made me cringe. To be so boldly defined by her past seemed unfair. For her distinguishing factor to be who she was seemed painful and wrong. But I wonder ifContinue reading “Was”

Fear is loud. It seeks to drown out other voices so that your focus is on it. Fear is demanding. It tries to pull your eyes and heart from the God you serve onto the situations around you. Fear is sneaky. It twists the facts to fit its own narrative. Fear is a thief. ItContinue reading “Fear is”

“Do not be anxious for anything.” (Philippians 4:6 ESV) When I read these words a couple weeks ago, my first thought was that it sounded a bit like when I finish venting my worries to my husband and the dear man says, “Just don’t worry about it.” Oh great. Problem solved. But the thing aboutContinue reading “A Confident Command”

For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven Ecclesiastes 3:1 ESV Spring might be my favorite time of year. There is something about the green sprouting across lawns and trees, flowers popping up from the ground, and warmer weather that makes me feel hopeful and alive. Maybe it’s theContinue reading “There is a Season”

The Friday Jesus was crucified was marked by betrayal, suffering, sacrifice, and death. The Sunday of His resurrection was marked by victory, hope, redemption, and power. But Saturday in between them was marked by silence. No one was there to encourage the Christ’s followers that this story was not over. Jesus was in a tomb,Continue reading “Silence”

Are you weary this week? Is anxiety weighing you down? Does shame cling to you, clawing at your heart with its heavy hands? Does sickness, grief, divorce, hurt, or fear loom over you? This is your reminder that over 2000 years ago, Jesus’ week was filled with choices He made to purchase freedom from thoseContinue reading “His Choice”

When she walked into the room, conversation stopped. Eyes widened even further as she made her way to Jesus’ and knelt to wash His feet with her ointment and her hair. They through each glances across the table. Does He know who she is? Surely the Lord wouldn’t let her touch Him if He knewContinue reading “Defined by Her Savior”

The potatoes were boiling over. The table hadn’t been set. The house was absolutely full of guests, and in the middle of it all sat the most important guest she would ever have – the Master. She was doing everything she could possibly do to make his visit into her home absolutely perfect, to serveContinue reading “Confessions of a Martha”

They tell me that I’ll miss this And deep down I know they’re right They tell me that I’ll miss this But I’m just so tired tonight They say I’llfor these days Despite the messes and the tears They say I’ll look back with yearning When I think about these years But the baby won’tContinue reading “What They Say”

Have you ever had hope fade despite your best intentions? You held your breath and crossed your fingers only for things to fall apart. You pinned your hopes and dreams on the coattails of someone who never intended to take care of you. You wished with all your might on stars and dandelions but theContinue reading “Hope You Can Count On”