2020 was insane -- in the best and worst ways. I’d summarize it for me personally as a year of awakening. I’m eager for a new year, a fresh chapter. I’m sure we all are. Yet I’m sensing that 2021 isn’t just a new year or another … [Read more...] about The Way to Life in 2021
About Chelsea
Unity Without Truth is a Lie
What a year we’ve lived through. Death has been the dominant narrative. The fear is palatable. An election is upon us. There’s a song I’m loving lately that captures the tension I’ve been feeling between my own sadness and God’s goodness … [Read more...] about Unity Without Truth is a Lie
God Is Wooing You, Mighty Warrior
What were you doing two years ago? Most days, I can’t answer that question. I hardly know what I did two days ago. But today is different. I know exactly where I was on August 12, 2018. Over the last several months in the quiet … [Read more...] about God Is Wooing You, Mighty Warrior
Be Cautious of the Crowd
Be cautious of the crowd. This thought came to me the other day as I was watching tempers flare and cities burn across the country, including my beloved hometown. Lives and livelihoods have been destroyed. Companies and individuals … [Read more...] about Be Cautious of the Crowd
Begin Again
It's been about a month since COVID-19 has ransacked almost every aspect of our daily lives. (It recently dawned on me that I haven't put on a pair of jeans, or really any nice clothes, in about two weeks. Anyone else with me?) I'm a … [Read more...] about Begin Again
When You Need a New Wardrobe
I recently returned from a road trip to Texas (Fort Worth, to be specific) with a dear friend. We started out on my 33rd birthday -- Best. Present. Ever. I’m 100 percent convinced the greatest gifts are experiences. We don’t need any … [Read more...] about When You Need a New Wardrobe
Your Egypt and Your Exodus
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.Exodus 14:14 I keep coming back to this verse lately. I love the faith that’s expressed in this curious command. Maybe you know the story … God has just delivered the Israelites … [Read more...] about Your Egypt and Your Exodus
A Satisfying Life: 2 Truths to Fight the Lies
In high school, I had this habit of consuming ice cream after cheer practice. My mom would take me to this magical place called Sheridan’s. I'd order a vanilla ice cream—actually, to get technical, a frozen custard—and add rainbow … [Read more...] about A Satisfying Life: 2 Truths to Fight the Lies