As I type this morning, a cool breeze dances through an open window, and a cerulean sky beckons me outdoors. Beautiful days like this fill my soul with peace and gratitude and make me excited for Thanksgiving which we will celebrate very soon. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. My heart holds wonderful memories of family gatherings, enough food …
Messy Relationships, Prayer and Reconciliation
Relationships are hard! There, I said it. From marriage to friendships to church family, loving each other brings challenges, miscommunication, and deep wounds. What do you do with the challenges of being human? It’s tempting to run away when words puncture our hearts. When we’re hurt over and over again we may want to light a match to burn the …
When You Feel Hidden
Do you struggle with worth and value? The lie that we aren’t valuable is one of the most dangerous fallacies the enemy uses against us. If he can make us believe we aren’t valuable, we become joyless and self-focused. I’ve struggled with it for years, especially when I was a stay-at-home mom alone with little ones all day. Yet, even …
I Know Where to find Joy
Do you know people who just seem joyful all the time? Do you wish you had what they have or knew their secret? In reality, even those people probably have their days. I think we all do. We’re human, right? But as believers we really do have a source for joy and strength. We just need to know where to …
5 Steps When You’re Disappointed with your Call
I feel bad even admitting this to you. I was disappointed with God the other day. He hurt my feelings. I really need to brand myself: Andy Lee, author, speaker, and work in progress. This is authentic, real, and genuine faith right here. Broken and hurting, though wanting to be past these growing pains I found myself in an all …