Panic Room of Certainty
Why is being certain so important to us? Maybe we feel helpless as things shift around us, out of our control. The Bible mentions being certain and confident in Jesus (Rom 8:28) and in God’s promises (Heb 6:13-10:18). But maybe certainty in our own beliefs is really constructing something on shifting sand. And what if […]
This Year: Meant For More
Just this phrase itself strikes a chord in us: Meant For More. We feel it deep down and believe, or want to believe, it’s true of us – of us collectively as Kensington Church and of us personally. Countless stories and movies we love roll out this theme. A character typical, forgotten, or cast out […]
I Am Restless
My friend Carrie has restless legs.Pretty much all of me is restless. (So there, Carrie.) Do you feel restless too? I wonder if it’s middle age, motherhood, or too much caffeine. I wonder if it’s unrealized dreams, a full calendar, or not enough exercise. I can take all the pieces of my life and try […]
Just Keep Talking (To God)
As a young adult just out of college, I found myself reflecting much on life and faith. There were so many craters in my once perfect plan. While thinking about trauma in my life, I wondered how my God could allow such suffering and still be good? I wondered if I was worthy of my […]
Soil Test: What Type Are You?
When my son was 10, he came to his mom and me one day and announced that when he grew up, he was going to be a “grasser.” We had no idea what that meant, but we figured he was either going to cut lawns or grow marijuana for a living! He quickly explained that […]
Suffering: Is God Good?
In general, many people question the existence of God or His goodness in light of the pain and suffering in our world. And how about personally? How can we believe God is good in the midst of our own suffering? We’ve heard that God is for us, that He gives abundant life, and that He […]
At A Rally Against Female ‘Circumcision’
FGM does not exist just because of male dominance and cultural practices, including child marriage. It continues because of women. Women are the cutters. It doesn’t make sense in my brain. It’s hard to fully grasp, but the horrors of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) exist in the Pokot region of Kenya for two reasons: men […]
5 Ways To Embrace Your Limits During The Holidays
Is this how God wants me to enter into celebrating His birth – as a disheveled, distracted mess? It was 2019 and I had two kids in diapers. We were driving home from my parents’ house downstate when a terrible realization caught me by surprise as I was scanning my inbox… The BIG Shutterfly sale […]
Feasting & Fasting
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. -1 Corinthians 10:31 Fasting Helps Me Feast Note 1: This reflection on fasting is not intended for those struggling with disordered eating or who are entrapped in cycles of guilt because of food. If this is you, please […]
Bring Jesus Your Pain
Dan and I know each other from the neighborhood, and over the past few years we’ve become great friends. He’s a successful young businessman, just getting into the most productive years of his career. But I most appreciate his positive energy and optimistic outlook as I navigate the ebbs and flows of my own life. […]