Holy discontent — an impression that something spiritual isn’t quite right or enough. A holy notion that an experience should be better or more. As I’ve learned and prayed about holy discontent, its truth has nestled itself into my soul then bloomed into the realization that’s how I’ve been feeling. I think back to EasterContinue reading “True Belonging: Identity”
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True Belonging: Security
I sat in my car and stared at the looming building in the distance. I watched as women, Bibles in hand, poured out of their cars and headed toward the entrance. I said a prayer for peace and trust one last time then stepped toward the people I hoped would become my next place ofContinue reading “True Belonging: Security”
True Belonging: Givenness
I felt the weight of the moment, a transitioning of season and place, as my dad and I did the slow walk toward the altar. Both our emotions brimming near the surface, we silently stepped toward the future. Stopping within steps of my almost-husband, the pastor looked at my dad and asked, “Who gives thisContinue reading “True Belonging: Givenness”
True Belonging: One Sojourner’s Search
The winter lingered. Dreary, drafty days. Illnesses. Restlessness. Loneliness. My head leaned against the warm wall along our fireplace, my body soaking in the heat as my soul shivered for spring — for life and sunshine, for warmth and health, for people. For joy. I heard the chirping, and I peeked through the blinds toContinue reading “True Belonging: One Sojourner’s Search”