Make a mental list of everything you think makes up the perfect life (no Sunday School answers here! We know it’s supposed to be God, but let’s get deep). Now, consider this: even if you had everything on that list, you still wouldn’t be happy!! At least permanently. I can guarantee it! Ya know why? …
I’ve been reading through Ecclesiastes over the past month and BOY has God been using it in my life!! Ecclesiastes is like Proverbs (makes sense because they’re both written by Solomon) but from a little bit more depressed point of view. And yet I love the rawness of it. It reminds us that, nope, Bible …
The Lord said to him, “What is that in your hand?” He [Moses] said, “A staff.” (Exodus 4:2) What are you holding in your hands? An impossible circumstance? Or maybe a shining opportunity you’re too scared to pursue? A crumbling relationship? Or one on the verge of being restored? Is it a talent? Is it a lack of …
dear new year i’m not asking for you to be easy (goodness knows this one wasn’t) but i’ve learned that pain brings camaraderie and growth, which i’d like to think i’d choose over comfort. here’s to a year where fresh beginnings come moment by moment; a year where, truly, “No eye has seen, no ear …
Christmas this year looks a lot different for me. Christmas this year looks a lot different to many people. Usually, I’m savoring the days of December. I have 24 days to just soak in the season; 24 days to read the Christmas story; 24 days to listen to Christmas music. 3 Sundays to hear Christmas …
Tucked in between Mary’s famous Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) and “the Christmas story” (Luke 2) lies a prayer/prophecy that is often overlooked. At least, I’ve overlooked it every year. Luke 1:67-79 outline another prayer, but this one is spoken by Zechariah, the father of Jesus’ forerunner, John. I’m still trying to memorize this prayer, but the …
Let your peace overwhelm My sinking heart; Let it wash over my head, Through my brain; Relax me from all the What if’s, And I can’t’s. Let it open my ears to hear You Promising You’ll never leave me Nor forsake me. Let it wipe away my tears— Open my eyes to Your Word, Your …
I don’t feel old until I remember I’m 21 . . . And I’m graduating from college in a week. I have some super exciting news about my future plans that I hope to share with you guys soon, but until then I’d like to share a message for every year of college. This is …
Hello. I’m a 21-year-old woman from the conservative south. I’ve grown up my whole life in a loving family that has financially supported me. But ya know what? It’s time to grow up. Time to get a job, time to stop buying coffees three times a week, time to be a little financially uncomfortable. I …
I’ve just felt off. Ever since quarantine it’s like I’m riding a bike and the chain keeps clicking. I know the bike is broken but I keep going because . . . well, it’s just “easier” than fixing the problem. But Proverbs 4:20-27 really opened my eyes this past weekend. In just seven short verses, …
