"I brought you up out of Egypt and redeemed you from the land of slavery. I sent Moses to lead you, also Aaron and Miriam." Micah 6:4 (NIV) Dear Miriam, Oh, Miriam, what were your thoughts as you walked alongside Moses and Aaron, yet so often they received the recognition? It was you who stood watch over your baby brother when his tiny basket floated upon the Nile, making sure he landed safely in the arms of Pharaoh's daughter. It was you who courageously stepped forward and

My heart, my mind, and my soul, all wrapped up in one beautiful mess. Me, one beautiful hot mess. It is in the mess that I can truly evolve, change, and become who He has called me to be. My peace is now the only thing of value worth protecting. All of the things, even the pretty ones, can become weights around my neck, especially those I do not need. My mind screams for justice, and I long for those who are marginalized and vulnerable to feel seen, heard, and valued, even if

"Lord, you are the Potter, and I am the clay." I am learning that surrender is not the loss of myself, it is the place where I finally become the person He imagined before my first breath. There are moments in life when desperation becomes holy. Not the kind that grasps for temporary relief, but the kind that strips away every illusion that anything, but Jesus can save us. The woman who reached for the hem of Jesus' garment had lived with suffering for twelve long years. Twel

Grant Colfax Tullar My life is but a weaving Between my God and me. I cannot choose the colors; He weaveth steadily. Ofttimes He weaveth sorrow, And I in foolish pride Forget He sees the upper, And I the underside. Not till the loom is silent And the shuttles cease to fly, Will God unroll the canvas And reveal the reason why. The dark threads are as needful In the Weaver's skillful hand As the threads of gold and silver In the pattern He has planned. He knows, He loves, He c

I recently discovered Walter Brueggemann, one of the most influential Old Testament scholars and theologians of the last century. His work resonates deeply with me, speaking to where I have been, where I am today, and where I believe I am headed. Through Scripture, he explores the realities of the human experience, giving thoughtful attention to suffering, hope, justice, grief, power, and God's presence in seasons of uncertainty. As with all of us, no one is immune to life's