When Actions Must Speak Louder

My Dad used to say, “Do as I say, not as I do.” But what he was really telling me was that doing what’s right really doesn’t matter, that doing whatever we want is more important. Naturally, I vowed not to become a parent like that.Unfortunately, that logic was fully ingrained in me as a … Continue reading When Actions Must Speak Louder

When Words Hurt… Or Help

My First Challenger The summer after graduating high school, I attended “EYE ‘96,” the “Episcopal Youth Event” in Indiana, with about 60 other teens from Massachusetts. My dorm roommate Rachel and I hit it off right away; after a few days together, she said, “Holly, I’ve been listening to you, and you obviously have a … Continue reading When Words Hurt… Or Help

The Testimony of an Overcomer

Today I'd like to share with you a powerful testimony given by an amazing woman in my church. I pray that it blesses you as much as she blessed us that Sunday! A WordAugust 13th, 2023by Kate Johnson Many months ago, I heard God speaking to me, pushing me to begin writing my testimony. However, … Continue reading The Testimony of an Overcomer

“I’ve known You as a Father”

Last week my eight-year-old son, Sai, and I were driving together and listening to a song called, “The Goodness of God.” The lyrics say, “I’ve known you as a Father,” and my son asked what that meant. As I feebly attempted to explain it to him, I realized that it has always been an undisputed … Continue reading “I’ve known You as a Father”

The Purpose of Suffering

A few months ago, I was pulling out of my driveway to bring my son to school, and I felt an impression on my heart that God was saying, “Someone is going to run a red light today.” Suddenly my spirit was alert and paying close attention to my surroundings as I drove. When I … Continue reading The Purpose of Suffering

5 Criteria for Choosing a New Church

I want to begin by saying I am not looking for a new church home, but this was on my heart to share at this time because I know others who are. If you are in the market for a new church—hopefully from a healthy place and not leaving bad blood behind at your previous … Continue reading 5 Criteria for Choosing a New Church

Holding Onto Hope: How To

Is there something you have been hoping God would bring about for a long time? Something that you’ve kept close to your heart, prayed for time and again, even begged for—all the while believing God heard you and was at work behind the scenes to bring it to pass. Seven years ago I visited a … Continue reading Holding Onto Hope: How To

End the Comparison Game: How To

I remember when 9/11 happened. I lived in Boston at the time, and up North, you don’t just start a conversation with random strangers. (They would wonder what you wanted from them, rather than just being friendly.) But all of a sudden, we were given permission to greet our neighbor with a smile or a … Continue reading End the Comparison Game: How To

Rest for the Busy Person: How To

I’m in that category—the one called “If you want something done, give it to a busy person”—with my Type-A perfectionist personality. [I haven’t taken the time to figure out my Enneagram yet, since it will probably tell me what I already know.] So not only am I a busy person, I’m one who finds significant … Continue reading Rest for the Busy Person: How To

Prayer for the ADHD Mind: How To

I once had a vision of myself on my knees, hands and arms raised, in one surrender-type motion. I had this feeling that’s what God was asking of me, but I thought, I don’t need to pray on my knees. I can pray sitting down just the same. But I failed to acknowledge the fact … Continue reading Prayer for the ADHD Mind: How To