You know what I battle with most in life? Selfishness. I battle with selfishness in regards to how I spend my time. I battle with wanting to do things on my own schedule and my own comfort level. I battle with wanting to do what’s easy and convenient rather than what I know I should […]

That day, God’s goodness didn’t come like I thought it would. Rarely does it. I was driving on the open road. That day, my thoughts, instead of clearing, were spinning around in my mind. Suddenly, my chest was heavy, and my throat was tight. I needed to talk, so I dialed her number. Please, pick […]

     But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5:22-23 If you’ve been following the Delight blog and it’s monthly themes, you may have noticed a trend!  We’ve been spending each month focusing […]

There are those moments, those glimpses right into the heaven, when the clouds peel back and we see finally see the light and we know that God is good. This weekend, I was sitting on a lake in a kayak as the sun was setting behind the majestic mountains, watching the stillness of the water, […]

  photo credit My husband and I recently purchased our first home on a quiet little street outside of St. Louis. After years of pinterest planning, we are slowly converting our little home into the warm, cozy cottage that I’ve always dreamt of. While exciting, the process has proven to be eye-opening in more ways […]

It was 5 years ago, but I remember the moment like it was yesterday. I was sitting on a friend’s bed at college, sitting with my best friend and talking through tears. “I just don’t understand.” A week before, I had been to Haiti with my church, and came home shocked by all the suffering […]

the lord is my light and my salvation // whom shall i fear? the lord is the stronghold of my life // of whom shall i be afraid? though an army encamp against me // my heart shall not fear though war arise against me // yet i will be confident one thing have i […]

I remember this day perfectly.  The day I allowed myself to be mad at God.  For many years, I wouldn’t be that honest.  I would show Him disappointment, fear…but anger?  It just didn’t feel right. But this time was different.  I was feeling something more than disappointment. Something that I desired deeply was taken away.  […]

Some things happen in life that we can never truly forget. Maybe words that were spoken or actions that were taken. Things that hurt us and break us and seem impossible to ever move past. I don’t remember the first time I heard the phrase “forgive and forget,” but for as long as I can […]

It didn’t feel like kindness. It felt more like compassion. It felt like God’s breath. Buy flowers. It was a simple thought that came to me in the Trader Joe’s aisle. My heart was aching for my friend who was missing her dad on father’s day, for the grief that would surely envelop her and […]

Dear You: The Call of Kindness “I have more grace for others than I have for myself.” You’ve said it so many times it sounds worn on your tongue. I know it, too. Others-centered kindness, that’s been my life story. The good girl, defined so many of my years. Don’t cause too many waves. Be […]

Dear satan, You win. You’re right.  I’ll never be a size zero.  And yes, my thighs will probably always touch. But I’ve learned how to endure through pain by working out.  Which has taught me something about my selfishness and laziness : I never want them to be reasons why I don’t do something. I […]

So, I’m about to tell a story. I know. Courtney, your stories are always so good. I know, you’re welcome. But this particular story I’m not very proud of. And I’ve told a whopping three people until now because of my own embarrassment and sadness over the whole thing. But here goes…  A few years ago, I […]