I’ve always had a hard time with the word “dad.” When I was very little, I called my own dad, “Jeff, honey.” Because that’s how…
View More Intimacy and ObedienceAuthor: Jen Hulbert
The Vertical Thread
I’ve been reading backwards through the New Testament. There’s something about reading the letters to the early church first, and then diving into the history…
View More The Vertical ThreadLoved, Not Praised
I try not to tell my kids how great I think they are. Don’t get me wrong, I think the things my children do are…
View More Loved, Not PraisedGratitude: Our Anchor in the Waiting
When my middle son was born he had terrible colic. He would cry for up to six hours a day. It was awful. When I…
View More Gratitude: Our Anchor in the WaitingIs God Good?
Do you believe God is good? Really, do you honestly, deep down to your core, wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to say, God is good? …
View More Is God Good?Learning to Love Prayer Meetings
I don’t love prayer meetings. Am I allowed to say that? I’m married to a pastor. I love church. I love my church. I love…
View More Learning to Love Prayer MeetingsI’m Not God
I chose the wrong paint color for the Fellowship Hall at church. We had set aside an entire day to get the job done. We…
View More I’m Not GodHoney Words
Today I am upset. My heart rate is up, and I’ve written about five angry social media posts in my head. I’m mad for reasons…
View More Honey WordsFailing and Flourishing Part II
Find Part one here. Our broken hearts were very much like freshly tilled soil as we left the first church we had served in together.…
View More Failing and Flourishing Part IIFailing and Flourishing Part I
Growing together as a couple in ministry. That is what I was asked to write about during this month of love. Looking back, I think…
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