Grief, tears, vulnerability, laughter, boredom, long and snowy winter nights, hot cups of coffee, weddings, and even death marked us and connected us all in a way that could never be undone. … More When You’re (Still) Single pt.2
“In hindsight, my ache for marriage and to be chosen had become my idol, and this would be something I would wrestle with deeply for many years.” … More When You’re (Still) Single pt.1
This is the second part of a blog (Hunger) that I wrote several years ago. I had the bulk of this written back in May 2016 but never finished or posted. So let’s dive back in! This is very timely in light of the Lenten season. People all across the globe are fasting and seeking … More Increasing Our Hunger for God
“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” Anne Bradstreet Hope is such a strange thing. We love it, and yet we simultaneously despise it. It can be the most painful thing. Do we dare to … More The Pain of Hope
If the gospel is only relevant in Christian worship circles or mass conferences but doesn’t apply to every individual then something is seriously missing. … More The One
Recently a friend and I were catching up over FaceTime. Sharing what was happening in our lives. Both of us had some pretty big changes just happen or that were about to begin. With changing seasons and fresh paths most likely comes a roller coaster of potential emotions so how do we move forward and … More Feeling all the Feels
What does it mean to “stand in the gap” for someone? Biblically, there are physical and spiritual examples of this concept. (Ps. 106:23; Ezek 13:5, 22:30, Nehemiah 4:16, Isaiah 58:12, I Timothy 2:1) When the Israelites were rebuilding the wall in Nehemiah 4, half of the people literally stood by the ones working, with weapons … More Standing in the Gap
“This season is purposeful. Don’t skip today dreaming about tomorrow.” … More Waiting on “Real Life” to Start
My perception of love gets blurred sometimes by romantic comedies, fairytales, country music and maybe even One Direction if I’m being honest. In our highly sexual culture the meaning becomes watered down and about as deep and dirty as a mud puddle. This past Valentine’s Day, the day that celebrates love, I was reminded of … More This Crazy Little Thing Called Love
As I was walking along the beach recently I noticed a pretty shell in the sand and went to pick up, but then I realized that it was broken…Incomplete and imperfect. My immediate reaction was that I didn’t want it because it wasn’t whole. Right then and there I felt the Father whispering to my … More Broken
Jessica Robbins 