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When Grief Wells Up

by | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog

There I was, listening to two first graders give a family presentation in front of their classmates when out of the blue, grief smacked me hard in the belly.  During their presentation, the girls shared that they had been born in 2013. Just like that, I was...

What’s In a Number?

by | Oct 8, 2019 | Blog

There was a time that I was a slave to the number on the scale. That number dictated my mood, my motivation, and my self-worth. Numbers of calories took up way too much mental and emotional space. Those numbers related to how much food I could eat, how much food I...
Esther Ahn Kim: Courageous through Suffering

Esther Ahn Kim: Courageous through Suffering

by | Oct 1, 2019 | Podcast

https://pauserenewnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Esther-Ahn-Kim-Ep25.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSSIn this biography episode, we’ll dive into the life of a little-known saint: Esther Ahn Kim. She was faithful to the Lord,...

Endurance and Hope

by | Sep 25, 2019 | Blog

I hate to run. Running is hard on the body, but it’s also hard on the mind. There was a phase in high school when I gave running a chance. As an uncompetitive freshman, track seemed like the best fit. I knew I could at least put one foot in front of the other,...
Small Enough: An Interview with Betsy Bolick

Small Enough: An Interview with Betsy Bolick

by | Sep 17, 2019 | Podcast

https://pauserenewnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Betsy-Bolick_Episode24.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSSMy friend Betsy is small in stature but is a powerhouse of the faith. It is my joy and privilege to share her story on this...

Raising a Generation of Bible-Loving Kids

by | Sep 10, 2019 | Blog

Unlike my usual blog posts, that focus on 3 principles: Pause, Renew, and Next, this blog post centers on the Next part: practically putting faith into action. Specifically, this post is about how to put faith into action in our homes, and nurture a love of...
The Art of Losing: An Interview with Marti Ahlman

The Art of Losing: An Interview with Marti Ahlman

by | Sep 3, 2019 | Podcast

https://pauserenewnext.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ep23-marti-ahlman.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Spotify | RSSIn this podcast episode my guest, Marti Ahlman, eloquently recounts her experiences of grief and loss. She shares how the Lord has...

Unexpected Blessings

by | Aug 27, 2019 | Blog

It was a Saturday morning, and I was being spontaneous. Rather than cooking breakfast, I had decided to surprise my family with donuts. So, I rolled out of bed, threw my probably unbrushed hair up, and drove to a local grocery store. Because it was early in the...