Have you ever read a familiar passage of Scripture, one you’ve studied and taught and heard countless sermons about, and then one day you read it and the Holy Spirit whispers something entirely new to you, a glimpse of something you had never considered? Yeah, that happened to me yesterday. I’m using the She Reads Truth […]
Spiritual Growth
Learning to Love Well

For the record, 42-year-olds are really not meant for dorm life. At least not this 42-year-old. In case you missed all the photos on Instagram, I spent nearly two weeks with my girl at cheer camp and then youth camp. I should also mention this 42-year-old is really not meant to spend that much time […]
Uncomfortable Places
So, yeah, I’m still here. I want to share everything — all. the. stuff. — God has been showing me and doing in and around me. I start pecking out words on the keyboard and somehow what I write seems small compared to what I’m experiencing. The words are not enough to explain and reveal […]
New Believers Class, Suicide Attempts, and Snapshots of Grace
I’m teaching a new believers class at my church. And I’m leading what I’ve begun calling a “Bible in 490 Days” group. I have to admit, I am far more uncomfortable teaching the new believers class. I feel woefully inadequate. I looked around the room and the only thought I had was, “Lord, I’m […]
I Was Wrong
“If you don’t have time to spend in Bible study every day then your priorities are wrong.” It hurts me to type that sentence. Because it is embarrassing to me that I have said it many times to people who didn’t need to be admonished, they needed to be heard and encouraged. About two or […]
The Husband’s Favorites: Day 5 {On Prayer Rocks}
{Another really old post. But one that is definitely worth revisiting. I hope you have enjoyed this week. I think adding Scott’s favorites here and there might become a regular feature around here. It’s been nice to have his perspective.} One of my favorite things is creativity and practicality. That is why I first […]