Two Life-Changing Words + Spinach Banana Muffins
One time, God spoke unmistakably clearly to me. I wish every answer would be so clear! I was a senior in college, ready to graduate with a degree in elementary education, but not wanting to stay put and teach. I had felt the nudge from the Father a few years before to serve overseas. I […]
When You Long to Hear God
I’m sitting here today with that sweet post-retreat glow. I’ve just returned from retreating with twenty-four of you in the beautiful hills of Tuscany, and our team is still in awe of how God met and ministered to each woman. As I flip through photos and savor the memories, I’m reminded again of the heart […]
Cultivating Space to Hear
The streets of our six-million-person city fell silent in March of 2020. The hum of traffic ceased, the hustle and bustle of street vendors was gone. The pandemic forced us all into our apartments. Silence was a marker of the historic stopping of the world. Some of us tried to keep the noise going. Hours […]
Leaning In and Listening
It was the end of the day and almost time for the museum to close. My family decided to spend the last thirty minutes walking through an Old Testament experience. I didn’t know what to expect, but as the first flicker of light appeared, we entered into an immersive experience highlighting pivotal moments of the […]
This Month’s Theme: Listen
In a life filled with language learning, cultural navigation, notifications, expectations, and the constant hum of responsibility, listening can feel like a luxury. And yet, Jesus says, “My sheep hear my voice.” Listening is not optional for the Christian life–it is relational. This month we explore what it means to listen to God with our […]