Behold Him

Our family and community suffered a great loss last week when our friend JJ Wilson was tragically killed in a vehicle accident.

JJ made an impact everywhere he went with his contagious joy, his zeal for life and Jesus, his unending energy and love for people. He exemplified Jesus on campus Chi Alpha ISU. He joined our family last summer on a mission trip to inner city Chicago, helped hang drywall in our home, and served faithfully at King's People Church

Loss is painful. Grieving is difficult. But necessary.

We will celebrate JJ’s life and grieve together on Saturday as a community…

the same day my oldest brother would have turned 60, but was killed in a car accident just days after his birthday six years ago.

This week is heavy for me. So I’ve been revisiting principles of grieving that I share in my book the Beautiful Exchange. Message me if you want a copy of the chapter—I’d love to share this with you if you are going through loss. Or you can find it on the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N8iZjICz_Dw6U_DJdpFmcV6wbVZXhs-S/view?usp=sharing

Love these thoughts from one of my favorite authors and therapists Chuck DeGroat. “The kingdom of God is within…”

https://sitwithchuck.substack.com/p/keep-calm-and-carry-on

Keep Calm and Carry On? The Commodification of Calm, and How Ancient Wisdom Can Help

What are you reading this summer?

Here’s what I am reading…some for the first time and some for the second or third time.

“We read to know we are not alone.” —C.S. Lewis

I’m thankful for the resources God uses to deconstruct and reconstruct my perceptions to see Him, myself and others more clearly.

Drop a comment to share what you are reading this summer.

Ladies—it’s time to get away, slow down and pursue Jesus. You are invited to “Becoming” Wholeness Retreat! Draw near. Love deeply. Live Whole.

More details here: https://canva.link/80t5umirh2djlya

Joy Fopma
Defined Ministries
Alyssa Sinwell
Lily Smolyanov
Julie Van Hove
Alyssa Flaten

Ladies—it’s time to getaway, slow down and pursue Jesus. You are invited to “Becoming” Wholeness Retreat!

https://canva.link/80t5umirh2djlya

I am so excited to be a part of this Wholeness Retreat, “Becoming” in Empire, Michigan this October!

Want to set time aside with Jesus and likeminded women? Want to grow in wholeness? Check it out: https://canva.link/80t5umirh2djlya

True change doesn’t happen by just modifying our outward behavior; it begins on the inside. The Heart Transformation Course is an immersive, reflective experience designed to help you slow down, connect deeply with God, and experience breakthrough and lasting freedom. Move past the surface of daily life and engage in an intentional journey with Jesus into wholeness, freedom, and healing.
I wrote this from my own experience and journey and I can’t wait to share it with you!

https://beholdhim.life/wholeness-training