Before I started writing here and digging deeper into purpose and identity, I spent a lot of time reading blogs. There were a couple that I frequented more than once a week, and I learned about these women and their families. I wanted to live the life they lived. They seemed to have a lotContinue reading “The Gospel in Her Face”
Category Archives: Faith
December 5 – Janelle’s A Mess
I went into this year more excited than ever. But right now, I feel like I’m hobbling to whatever finish line we’ve got here. With my hair in a ponytail that resembles a bird’s nest, holding my aching sides, looking around waiting for someone to just grab me a wheelchair. Where is it?! Why hasn’tContinue reading “December 5 – Janelle’s A Mess”
Rally: The Longing for Connection
Nine years ago I sat among my peers talking about life. Our youth group met in our youth pastor’s home, so we were gathered in a circle in their living room. We were talking about seasons of life, and I knew that I needed to share. My pounding heart and twisted gut prompted me. SoContinue reading “Rally: The Longing for Connection”
Retail Therapy & Misplaced Joy
As a fifteen year old, I had a collection of handbags and purses. I bought them all the time, as though “collecting” were the only appropriate way to shop. I had too many to count, and I was rather proud of it. I have always loved shopping. It’s on of my favorite past times. (IContinue reading “Retail Therapy & Misplaced Joy”
What Happens When You Jump
When I jump (which is hardly ever), I always come back to the ground. We have dance parties in our living room, and I jump around, but I never just float in midair. My feet always find their way back to the earth. I jump knowing the safety of steady ground awaits me. This wasContinue reading “What Happens When You Jump”
Overwhelm, Burnout & Obedience
Current status: My eye has been twitching for three days. I’m a writer who doesn’t sugar coat it. Blogging without vulnerability doesn’t feel comfortable for me, which ironically would make others feel incredibly uncomfortable. If I’m going to write from my perspective for the benefit of others, I need to be real. Remember when IContinue reading “Overwhelm, Burnout & Obedience”
Brave Because He Is Mighty
In August, I knew we were on the brink of chaos. It was a weird feeling; we had been in a season of buckling down to survive for the past two years, but the assurance that God was going to bring us a season of flourishing was overwhelming. We didn’t know a thing, we justContinue reading “Brave Because He Is Mighty”
JANELLE DELAGRANGE 