Blog

In Church vs At Church

In Church vs At Church

Are you in church or at church? This is a question that struck me a couple of months ago. I was blogging about community (check out that post here) and, in the middle of a writing rant, wrote that question and paused. I ended up cutting it from the original blog,...

read more
Pumpkin Spice Spies

Pumpkin Spice Spies

I showed up for class ready for a challenge. I wasn't disappointed: "Write a short story 1,500 words or less in two hours, based on the prompt pumpkin spice." I decided to try the spy genre for the first time, inspired by a true story told to me by a real FBI agent...

read more
It Takes A Village…to Write A Book

It Takes A Village…to Write A Book

Today I have a guest post to share by friend and fellow writer Thirzah. Thirzah and I met when I toured the apprenticeship program where I'm currently starting my second and final year as a student. Since we met I've had the honor of participating in two of her book...

read more
Are you the molting friend?

Are you the molting friend?

The molting phase triggers when you transfer from living in your family’s mindset and lifestyle to opening up and sharing with friends about core aspects of life.  From the outside it looks like a clash of mindsets and immature behavior. These are the friends who...

read more
Feeling Safe in Friendship

Feeling Safe in Friendship

I figured something out. If you don’t feel safe in friendships, one of the best ways to get that safety is stepping into friendships.  I know, it sounds counterintuitive that doing the thing that scares you will take the fear away. But it’s true.  You start...

read more
Are You Loveable?

Are You Loveable?

My worst fear is really common. It plays across the minds of thousands of people night and day…what if I’m unloveable? This question niggles at the vulnerable parts of our hearts. It stops us from stepping into community. It stems from an anxious fear that tells us we...

read more
What about Depression?

What about Depression?

Did you know that when someone is choking, they often hide in a bathroom? I learned this in First Aid and CPR training classes. People will actually excuse themselves from a group, coughing, and hide in a bathroom stall to try and figure it out themselves. They’re too...

read more
Want stories of friendship in the Bible?

Want stories of friendship in the Bible?

I compiled a list of passages about friends in the Bible. David and Jonathan, Ruth and Naomi, etc... I learned so much reading these passages. I can't wait to share the list and hear your insights!

Check your inbox for the list! :)