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<p>I grew up in East Tennessee. A little town on the outskirts of Knoxville. My sister, my mom and me. My grandmother lived next door. Mom and Dad had divorced. Papaw died when I was three. Four females. In the back roads of Tennessee. One night I woke to my mother standing beside my bedroom &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/11/30/protection-no-pistol-can-offer/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Waiting. I am not a woman who is naturally inclined to wait. My daddy says I shot out of the womb wondering what we were going to do next. Let&#8217;s get movin&#8217;. We live in a culture that nurtures our natural tendency for instant gratification. Fast food. High speed Internet. 70 MPH Interstates. Books on &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/11/08/and-while-youre-waiting/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></

<p>There was a time in my life when I stood outside, looking in on the Christian way of life. I was an onlooker. Through the window I could see joy, deep joy, peace, freedom, authentic laughter and meaningful friendships. Christians were fascinating to watch. But I was just that&#8230;a watcher. An outsider. By choice. I &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/10/28/in-spite-of-cussing-and-southern-comfort/">Continue reading <span class="meta-

<p>It takes a lot to leave me speechless. A lot. But does life ever throw you such a curve ball that you are at a loss for words? Curveball: n. An unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance. Well, life has thrown me such a curve ball. And it has taken much &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/08/30/when-life-throws-a-curveball/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>My life is many things. Quiet is not one of them. I say with confidence that, to some degree, you can relate. 1 Thessalonians 4:11 reads&#8230;Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands. Upon reading this, I admit, I am a bit discouraged. &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/06/29/my-quiet-ambition/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:29-30 Confession time. There is no telling how many times I have heard this verse in my Christian walk. &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/03/05/what-exactly-is-a-yoke/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.Matthew 11:28I am tired today. It is never good to wake up tired. Life is really busy for us, Crusade has been really busy for us and life doesn&#8217;t seem to care. There are still fires to put out, bills &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2010/03/04/tired-of-toiling/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>