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Jesus is Good News

The Gospel was never meant to be simply a one-way ticket to Heaven. I used to think the Gospel was like Christianity 101, you just needed to understand it and…

Don’t Quench the Spirit

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise…

Of Legalism and Liberalism: A Pendulum Swing

History is fascinating. While events come and go and shape the direction of our textbooks, people themselves change very little. Even within Christianity, there’s a steady tick-tock, tick-tock, the same…

I’ve Met Jesus in the Bathroom

1 Aug 202228 Aug 2022

I've met Jesus in the bathroomSometimes on the floorSometimes by the stall doorPraying that the peace that passes understandingWould find me hereHiding I've met Jesus in the bathroomAt my friend's…

Breaking Radio Silence

Well, it's been a minute. Last month I whipped up a whirlwind book proposal in preparation for a writing conference and virtual publisher meeting. I flew to Colorado and spent…

The Monday After a Miserable Mother’s Day

10 May 202110 May 2021

I've had an increasing dislike for Mother's Day since I became a mom myself. It began with feeling guilty for my friends and loved ones who had wanted a baby,…

Blind Dates in a Messy Life

It was a small dinner party. Some people I knew, others I recognized. I found the table with my name on it and took a seat. It felt like a…

Calling All Mental Health Warriors!

19 Apr 202119 Apr 2021

Have you ever wanted to talk about your depression--but didn't know how? Would you be interested in having your story published in a resource that would encourage people just like…

Descriptions of Prescriptions

19 Apr 202119 Apr 2021

The first antidepressant I was prescribed had no physical side effects. I took it every morning and went on my merry, bleary way. I'm now four weeks into a new…

Popping Pills and Getting Unstuck

29 Mar 202129 Mar 2021

One of the weird assumptions about depression is that it makes you feel sad. Like you just sit in a silent puddle of tears all day long. "Oh, it's just…