Mosaic (Jun 27)

It’s been an exciting week—our last week of school is officially behind us, and we just celebrated our oldest graduating from Grade 8. Now, we’re “summering” at the lake, settling into a slower rhythm.

This season has been long anticipated. After a full and busy year, I’ve been eager for some time away—to exhale, to be still, and to reflect. Summer offers that gift. It’s not the end of the calendar year, but it is a natural pause. A chance to consider what worked and what didn’t, to take stock of how God has been at work, and to prayerfully discern how I might keep walking in obedience to His call. I’m hoping for clarity in the areas that feel uncertain, and open to being surprised by how He might redirect me.

Discernment isn’t just about direction—it’s also about motivation. As Scott Sauls reminds us, “There can be a fine line between attempting ‘great things’ for God and attempting those same things for oneself.” Jeremiah’s warning speaks directly to this: “Do you seek great things for yourself? Seek them not.” (Jeremiah 45:5). It’s easy to blur the line between faithful ambition and self-serving striving.

God’s leading isn’t always loud or obvious. Sometimes it’s quiet, unfolding slowly as we trust Him. Sometimes it looks like small, faithful steps in the same direction. Sometimes it means letting go of what looks impressive in exchange for what’s truly fruitful.

I’m reminded wherever God has placed me—whether in my home, work, ministry, or in quiet, unseen spaces—it’s all sacred work. Not because it always feels significant, but because I’m working for the Lord, not for men (Colossians 3:23). That truth reshapes how I think about my roles and responsibilities. The calling might shift, but the heart behind it stays the same: faithfulness. As Courtney Moore reminds us, “Your contribution to the world matters. How brightly your light shines is of great significance.” I'm learning to hold that with both humility and purpose.

This summer, may we rest with intention, reflect with honesty, and move forward with humble courage—seeking not great things for ourselves, but the greatness of God in and through us.

On The Blog

Articles

Is God Disappointed in Me? 5 Reasons He Isn't | Cheryl Balcom

Maybe this is a question you’ve asked before—about a parent, a mentor, or even a leader: Have I let them down? It’s easy to carry that same wondering into our relationship with God. But as the title hints, the problem often lies in the focus on me—my performance, my striving, my measuring up. When we shift our gaze from ourselves to Him, we’re reminded that God’s love is not earned but given freely, grounded in His unchanging grace.

Kids with Creeds: Why Our Family Confesses the Faith | Seth Porch (Desiring God)

Reciting the creeds was a regular part of church life where we served in East Africa (we ended up memorizing it in both Swahili and English!), but it hasn’t been a tradition in our home church context, so we've done it at home. These shared words help anchor us in the core truths of our faith—and they’ve even sparked some great theological conversations with our kids’ camp leaders.

Evangelism for Introverts | Greg Morse (Desiring God)

How do you get more comfortable talking with strangers—especially if you're more introverted? This article offers two practical tips, and honestly, I couldn’t agree more! One point that really resonated with me was the idea of desensitizing our fears. In my own life—even as a nurse—I’ve had to get used to asking awkward questions, and I’ve grown more comfortable simply because I ask them a lot. There’s something powerful about practice!

Peace Like A River (but not a Texas river) | Marissa Bondurant

"God's peace sometimes has an inverse relationship with chaos. We assume that we can only have peace when life is going the way we want. But Jesus said, "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have pace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world (Jn. 16:33)."

When Joy Isn't Happy | Amy Wickiser (GCD)

We're easily prone to equating joy with happiness. Here Amy concludes, "Our joy isn't perfect now though. We sin and disrupt our joy. We worry, fear and panic. We forget who we are and we demand our own way. But one day our joy will be complete, entire, without lack, and more abundant thatn we can fathom."