Was he the most attractive man ever?

Was he the most attractive man ever?

I choose to embrace mystery but am careful to lean into the ones that serve me most. Last summer, I walked toward the pool at the YMCA and came upon the most attractive man I had ever seen. At least I think he was. I’ll never know.  He had just finished his swim and...
Life With and Without My Dad

Life With and Without My Dad

I am creating this post to honor my dad, honor me, and honor our story together. I’ll highlight the impact of abuse, the power of forgiveness, and the sovereignty of God. I am glad to invite you into more of my story. Whether you have been deeply hurt or have hurt...
Why did I want to stare?

Why did I want to stare?

Images of guys still draw my attention. I recently typed “man lying in bed” into Adobe iStock to find a blog feature photo, expecting the results to be PG. Suggestive imagery was scattered in the results. I wanted to linger but closed the browser.  I was bummed that I...
What is your condition?

What is your condition?

Ken Williams, co-founder of Changed Movement, said, “You’ll never experience unconditional love until you first share your condition.” Here is what that means to me: When we are honest with God about our sin and grief, our felt experience of his unconditional love...