The big day has nearly arrived, faithful readers. And while being able to officially say that I've published a book is a pretty cool feeling, you know what I feel even more keenly than that? Gratitude that my words, I hope, will reach further than before to encourage others. When I wrote the Single Ladies … Continue reading Out Tomorrow! Invitations to Abundance
When I was a kid, someone said if I dug deep enough in the ground, I’d end up in China. I stopped digging. China was the last place I wanted to go and it stayed that way until I was 20. I’ve wanted to write about my meet-cute with Asia for a while now. Girl … Continue reading My Asia Meet Cute: On Loving a Place that Will Never Be My Own
Hey there! Yes, you. If you're reading this it means you’ve signed up to be notified when I update my blog or you somehow otherwise found your way here. I appreciate the love! I have reached the stage in the book publishing process for Invitations to Abundance where I get to assemble a team of … Continue reading Book Launch Team
Last summer, I shared that I signed a two-book deal with Harvest House Publishers. I had no idea the pandemic would stretch on as long as it has, but the extra time at home due to teleworking and many activities being canceled or transitioned to virtual, gave me extra time to concentrate on finishing book … Continue reading Invitations to Abundance and Beyond
I’m grateful to attend a complementarian church that has always not just “allowed” me to use my gifts, but actively encouraged me to do so. I’m even in seminary thanks to the encouragement of one of the elders. I can flourish where I am, but I also know not everyone has this. How a church … Continue reading Ways My Church Has Encouraged My Gifts
My sister doesn't like Hallmark movies. They're predictable and she says if you've seen one, you've seen them all. I don't mind. In fact, I look forward to going home for the holidays to indulge in some very predictable entertainment. That being said, I do enjoy the unexpected plot twist. Life is full of them … Continue reading From blog to book chapters
The other day I came across a picture of a property-front window in Minneapolis boarded up with “Do Not Burn Immigration Lawyers” spray painted on the front. As the city burned, the community had sought to protect a place it knew had its best interest at heart. To them, this was sacred ground, a place … Continue reading The Fast God Has Chosen: Isaiah 58
A couple weeks ago, I wrote my final paper for my Prophets class on Isaiah 58, true fasting. Never has a paper or passage so deeply convicted me. After submitting it, I sat with my roommate over dinner and gave her the Reader's Digest pop version with tears in my eyes, feeling very sympathetic to Isaiah's deep … Continue reading How to Return to Church
The black community lost another one of its own recently. In responding to the outcry of support that the victim received on social media, I suggested that there were a number of ways concerned white people could be involved outside of social media campaigns that would be quickly forgotten. Rather than answer the specific question … Continue reading 51 questions to get you started
I’ve been spending a lot of time in the prophets lately. Partially because that is the class I’m taking in seminary this semester and partially because one of my writing projects called for a deep dive in those books. As the world feels like it melts around me, I’ve found the prophets a comfort. Yes, … Continue reading Perfect Peace
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