Surely the people on Noah’s time thought it was ridiculous that he built the ark on dry land with no water within miles of the site. But as the waters rose, they must have reconsidered how foolish it really was. Likewise, many people today consider…
If Noah was boarding the ark today, would you be in line to embark with him? Or would you be watching as he loads the animals two by two mocking him for his foolishness like everyone in his day did? Even knowing how it turned out way back then, I’m guessing many would make the…
Shifting the things we focus on over the holidays is key to our ability truly enjoy the season. Starting with actively giving thanks and then finding ways to incorporate peace and joy into our days will be a blessing to ourselves and the people we…
Thanksgiving is upon us and with it brings the hope of Christmas. Yes, the commercial side of Christmas has been on display in stores for about a month now and although I used to be a little annoyed by the early displays and music, I’m finding that I’m actually enjoying it this year. I’m truly…
When God says no to something we want in life, it’s because He has something much better in store for us. It is hard to accept in the moment and sometimes it takes years for His promise for something more to come to be. In this episode of Longing for…
Have you ever looked at something that you’ve seen dozens of times a day for years and suddenly see something you’ve never seen before? That happened to me this week. I love the lessons we get when we allow our minds to go where God leads us. I had been preparing for my women’s retreat…
Interview with Becky Rasmussen
This week’s episode of Longing for More is an interview with Becky Rasmussen, the Executive Director of Call to Freedom which is an organization committed to navigating a healthy path from victim to survivor through victim-centered responsive services to those who have experienced sexual exploitation and human trafficking. The interview is much longer than most but is…
Connecting with the things that matter in life can make the difference between living a life with little meaning and living a life of fulfillment. God gives us dreams and desires and it is up to us to go after them, or to live our More. If we don’t we…
I have a quote on the home page of my website that says, “Your soul is longing to live out the calling God has placed on your heart. Reconnect with your dreams, those things you love, and…Live your More!” You see, I believe with all my heart that God places the desires we have on…