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 …
hoping against hope
As humans, it is not natural for us to hope against hope. And yet that is exactly what God asks for us. Romans 4:18: “He believed, hoping against hope . . .” The object of our hope: God’s promises. God promises that Jesus will one day return. He promises that all oppression will cease and …
His Pen: Trusting God’s Will . . . Even When It Hurts
It’s easy to find bad news. Just turn on the TV or click on a news app. (Or maybe . . . don’t. Save yourself from the trauma and the nightmares.) You get the point, though. Sometimes it’s easy to wonder where God is amidst our trials, if He cares, or why He hasn’t come …
NEW MAGAZINE: God Is the Author of My Story
IT’S THE AUTHOR ISSUE Enjoy beautiful articles in the last issue of Oh Beloved One—yup, that’s right! After almost 10 years of the magazine, we’re taking OBO in a different direction. Enjoy this last issue, then make sure you’re following our podcast, blog, and Instagram account because we aren’t going ANYWHERE!
if instagram is making you feel ill . . .
I get it! Instagram often makes me feel ill. Whether it’s from the onslaught of bad news, over-edited and perfect photos, or just false self-love doctrine, Instagram is becoming harder and harder to stay on. (You’re not the only one feeling this!) Here’s two things to do: 1. Ask yourself: What is the QUANTITY of …
Overrated/Underrated: Women’s Conferences, Journaling Bibles, & CCM
I asked y’all on Instagram to vote overrated or underrated on things like wearing dresses to church, journaling Bibles, old hymns, women’s conferences, and more. In this episode, I talk about if I agree (or disagree!!) and why. It’s a lighthearted episode, but I also get really deep into some topics! Hope this gives you …
The Social Media “Focus on Yourself” Trend: True or Toxic
Self care has been trending on social media for a while now. But I feel like, especially since the pandemic, this mindset has been embedded into the social media sphere even deeper. Messages of Romanticize your life Focus on yourself Say no to others You do you Create your perfect routine are rampant on social …
how God blesses us when we get out of our comfort zones
I’m a creature of comforts. And I know it. In this week’s podcast episode, we talk about how choose to get outside of your comfort zone actually allows God to bless you and grow you.
when bad desires take root: a lesson from ahab & a vegetable garden
Desire aren’t bad. Wanting things is not wrong. In fact, Psalm 37:4 promises that if we delight ourselves in God, He will give us our desires because we will be aligned properly with His will. But, desires often pull us off the paths of righteousness and into the . . . well, let’s just call …
it’s time to heal, beloved: read our new healer issue FREE!
Guess what? The “God Is Our Healer” issue has been released!! And you can read for free here! This issue is extremely special to me because I’ve been doing a lot of healing over the past couple years: mentally, physically, and spiritually. As a teenager, life seemed to be going swimmingly; yet, behind the scenes …