When I was younger, I thought being a Christian was something you did on Sundays. It rocked my world when I realized that faith is something that leaks into every aspect of your life, like the flavor and color of a tea bag. You can’t dip a tea bag into hot water without making the …
I felt really convicted about how I’ve been starting my days lately. A typical Gen-Zer, I typically hit snoozed three or four times before finally dragging my eyes open to check all my latest phone notifications. THOUGHTS THAT RUN THROUGH MY HEAD Who liked my reel yesterday? Who texted me this morning? What reminders have …
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Part of being human is constantly fighting between nostalgia for the past and a longing for the future. We are told to somehow overwhelm both feelings with contentment for the NOW . . . but it’s hard. Especially if your now isn’t exactly dreamy. My Instagram feed is full of people “living their best life.” …
I’m a workaholic. And I am usually aware of that. It can be a good thing. But it can also be a bad thing, too (you probably relate!!). In life, we tend to get our eyes stuck on the ground. We have times where we’re looking up to the sky, full of verve to be …
I’m not naturally driven to anger. Disappointment, yes. Sadness, yes. But anger? Not usually. However, since starting to become more aware of current events, I definitely am becoming more acquainted with anger. I don’t enjoy being angry: I don’t like feeling out of control, fists clenched, fire on the inside. But there is a type …
We’re thinking a lot about goals right now for the new year, but have you made time to plan spiritual goals? Amanda shares 4 tips and some biblical inspiration to start planning spiritual goals. the oh beloved one podcast episode 42 This episode’s outline O N E // Ask God to give desire for growing. …
I wrote this post a year ago right before I moved to California but didn’t post because it was a very vulnerable moment in my life. Now I’d like to share that story because it brings such glory to God! // Yes, you read that title right! Here’s the lowdown: I’m moving from my lifelong …
It’s a new era of the OBO podcast: if I am looking fairly decent as I record an episode, I’m planning on filming it as well and posting to YouTube (cuz why not??). Yes, I run a podcast. Yes, I love to talk. But I will ALWAYS be more of a visual person. I tend …
In 12th grade, I played stump-the-camp-counselor. My counselor at a Christian camp said we could ask her ANY question, and I was feeling extra ornery. So, I asked her a question that’s probably been on your mind at least once: “Why did David get away with so much?” In his lifetime, David managed to Commit …
