Remaining Anchored When Life Gets Hard

My whole body held the low hum of panic while my mind raced. Stomach in knots, I was running out of time. A difficult conversation was imminent, and I had no idea what to say or how it would go. Father, calm my heart. Only you...

Satisfy Your Craving for Connection

The floors were covered with footprints, and the countertops littered with empty glasses and bowls. I woke to the memory of laughter and love shared among friends. Not the kind of friends you put on a show for, but the kind that fill the house as...

What to do with all the feelings

Heart racing, I quickly closed the door to my dorm room. I could feel my chest tighten, the air constricting in my lungs. Not again, Lord, please.  I picked up the phone to call my boyfriend. No answer. Then my pastor, but the phone only rang and...

What’s on your mind right now?

Driving through North Carolina, the simple words on the billboard brought my racing mind to a halt. Now, twenty-four hours home, I can’t seem to shake them. “Hope is a practice that saves my life every day.” I don’t know what business or organization the billboard promoted, but...

What’s your struggle?

I was lonely. It was hard to admit, but I couldn't ignore that was the painful source of my challenge.  Spending my days caring for my young son and newborn daughter were what I had wanted for years. But one day while sitting in a sea of toddler toys playing with...

What kind of waters are you navigating?

The water was uncharacteristically calm, glistening under the noonday sun. The sunfish sailboat my boyfriend and now husband, Rob, paddled out into the middle of the lake sat stagnant. He had hoped to impress me with his sailing skills, but instead he cleated the sail and climbed...

The Story Behind the Story

Today we wanted to take a minute and tell you why we share stories. Life is a collection of stories. The ones we live. The ones we wish were ours. The ones we escape into for entertainment. The ones that others tell us we should embrace. The ones we tell...

Spring Wallpaper 2 Designs

Spring Phone Wallpaper

This spring may you intentionally slow down, focus your heart on truth, and root your life in hope! Download and enjoy one of our free spring wallpapers reminding you of the Good Shepherd this season. 2 Designs to choose from. Right click and save the image, OR click the...