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Field Notes
Biblical teachings from the soil of life
In Field Notes, you will find biblical truth woven gently into the ordinary places of life—words to steady your heart, deepen your faith, and remind you that God is present in every season. Come expecting honest reflection, thoughtful teaching, and the quiet encouragement to keep growing, trusting, and walking closely with Jesus.
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Live Bravely: 3 Ways to Amaze Jesus The Right Way
Our "faith-life" shows it's true colors when we are put under pressure.
Jan 20, 20203 min read
Live Bravely: Response Ability
It is important to understand that self-control is a work of the Holy Spirit, not a work of the individual.
Jan 16, 20202 min read
Live Bravely: 10 Ways to Make 2020 Your Bravest Year Ever
Here’s to your best reading, writing and visualizing year ever!
Jan 9, 20203 min read
Live Bravely: The Safety of Remaining
The more He provided, the more I unplugged. The slow fade was unnoticeable at first.
Jan 8, 20204 min read
Live Bravely: I Am What I Am - And It's OK
There have been phases of my faith journey where I find myself overthinking all of it. I’m in one of those phases now.
Jan 2, 20203 min read
Live Bravely: The Real Reason For Self Love
I once again found out who I am when the emotional chips are down and I'm running out of chips.
Dec 31, 20194 min read
Live Bravely: Behold! My Word of the Year
The words from years past denoted something I wanted more of. This new year I don't want something, I want to know someone. I want to becom
Dec 29, 20195 min read
Live Bravely: 3 Things I Hope You Make This Christmas
If what your heart is consumed by this holiday isn't about Jesus, that's not christmas.
Dec 23, 20193 min read
Live Bravely: 5 Gifts From God After You're Saved (and 1 You Can Give Yourself)
After Jesus rescued me from the darkness, I wasn't quite certain how I was going to walk this unfamiliar walk.
Dec 19, 20195 min read
Live Bravely: One Starfish At A Time
Sharing my story is the most effective way to share the transforming, saving, redemptive grace of Jesus.
Dec 16, 20195 min read
Live Bravely: Only Light Can Do That
Here are some of my favorite things: Christmas tree lights Candles Stars Nightlights They all calm me. They all comfort me. They all...
Dec 12, 20194 min read
Live Bravely: When Is Enough, Enough?
I recently asked a group of writing colleagues what the #1 single, biggest personal or emotional challenge they were struggling with in pur
Dec 9, 20194 min read
Jesus Is For Losers
Ok, so I am about to give you a ton of hope. If after you read this post, you think God can't use you, well then, I should keep my day...
Dec 5, 20194 min read
God's Waiting Room
It's Christmas time. Don't you love it? I mean the original purpose and meaning of it. Not the American made, stress, go into debt,...
Dec 2, 20194 min read
Bring Your Nothing
Clearly, Satan is terrified of me - this past year he is bearing down hard on my finances and my heart. I won't run, and I will win. As ...
Nov 17, 20195 min read
Pigs and Pearls Don't Mix
There's a saying: "I prayed for God to protect me from my enemies, and all my friends disappeared." I know this sounds harsh, but...
Nov 13, 20193 min read
Live Bravely: There's Still Hope
There are times in life when you will feel down. Ok, down is too high. There are times when you feel guilt, anguish, fear, panic, angst,...
Nov 9, 20192 min read
Live Bravely: There It Is! Don't You See It?
This week, my past made a surprise appearance. It certainly wasn't invited and I most assuredly did not expect it. Or did I? There are...
Nov 6, 20194 min read
Live Bravely: Done Is Better Than Perfect
struggle with perfectionism
Nov 5, 20193 min read
Live Bravely: Shoes, Sun & Shiny Things
Distractions are certain when you are trying to accomplish your higher calling, or just trying to tackle a to-do list.
Oct 29, 20193 min read
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