Hey, my friend. As we step into a new year, there’s often this pressure to decide things—to name goals, pick a word, figure out what’s next. And while I love to do those things and have been doing those things, today, I want to offer something slower. Today, I want us to slow down and notice. To VIEW MORE
When God Gives Invitations Instead of Answers
Hey, my friend. Can we name something that feels really hard sometimes?When you’re desperately asking God for clarity… and instead of giving you a clean yes or no, He offers you something that feels a whole lot messier. Not an answer, but an invitation. I think we all know that tension. You’re VIEW MORE
How to Revisit Past Journal Entries Without Shame
Hey, my friend. Have you ever flipped back through an old journal and immediately cringed at what you read? Like… Wow, did I really feel that way? Did I really pray that again? Did I really write that? If so, you are not alone. Revisiting old entries can be challenging. Maybe you see a version VIEW MORE
A Writing Rhythm for Introverts Who Get Overwhelmed
Hey, my friend. If you are someone who wants to journal but sometimes gets overwhelmed by the whole idea of it… this episode is especially for you. Because here’s the truth: A lot of us love the thought of journaling—the quiet, the reflection, the presence with God—but the moment we sit down with VIEW MORE
What Laundry Taught Me About Emotional Overload
Hey, friend. I want to start with a simple question today: Have you ever tried to hold too much? Like your soul feels stuffed to the brim, but you keep shoving things in anyway? I was reminded of this the other day when I opened our son’s dresser drawer. It was FULL. And when I say “full,” I VIEW MORE
How I Realized My Journaling Was in the Way
Sometimes the things we love most can actually get in the way of connecting with God. In today’s clip from the Lead Well Conference, I share a personal story about how even journaling—something I teach and cherish—was keeping me from spending time with the Lord the way I really wanted. Let’s talk VIEW MORE
When Healing Takes Longer Than You Hoped
There are two trees in our neighbor’s yard. They are exactly the same kind. They are right next to each other. And yet one of them is bare of leaves while the other one is full of yellow leaves. Why are they so different? You know, it's easy to look at other people and wonder why we aren't VIEW MORE
When Fear Keeps Us Quiet
Hey, my friends. Welcome back to Journal Gently. Today, I want to share with you a verse that has spoken so much to me here recently, but then I realized that I’ve actually been using it out of context. You’ve probably heard the verse before. It’s from 2 Timothy chapter 1 verse 7: “For God has VIEW MORE
Clarity Comes from Action
“Clarity comes from action.” That’s a catchphrase from coach Christa Hutchins. In other words, you don’t always know what step to take until you take “the next step”—whatever that is. That’s one thing I’ve learned here during the podcast break. You may have heard that my friend Jen Kline VIEW MORE
The Best Way to Support Someone Who Is Hurting
Imagine this scenario: Someone you dearly love is hurting. Maybe they are grieving the loss of a loved one or battling the depths of depression. Maybe they’ve lost their sense of purpose or just got a hard diagnosis from the doctor. What is the best thing you can do for them? Is it calling VIEW MORE
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