We have arrived! The first thing I did when we got to the farm was head out back to take this picture. My heart was light. I felt free. Tears filled my eyes as JOY from Father God exuded my being. All we have been through this summer- an unexplainable amount of pain- and yet our good, good Father is so mighty He can fill a broken heart with joy in a hot second. Don’t you just want to squeeze Him in a big hug sometimes?! The profound words of Jesus are true. If you are weary and burdened, broken and bleeding, go to Him. He will give your soul rest.

I hope you can also find rest for your soul as you listen to this podcast episode. Anytime we have the opportunity to serve the Father and His people, it is a flat out privilege. A lifelong friend, Jamie Miller, invited me to join a group of brothers and sister in Christ in a podcast series titled, “Being Church: Butts, Buildings, and Budgests?” where we discussed what success in the Church looks like. Jamie serves with Consumed Ministries, located out in MN- my old stomping grounds! It was a gift to be able to write a personal response, read it on the podcast, and then discuss it with the group. I hope you find it encouraging. It’s been such a pleasure to be apart of! You can listen to the episode here, or search for “Consumed Ministries” on the podcast app. Happy listening!