1.You must be righteous before him (1:8). I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. God’s servants must be willing. A proud heart cannot be used by God; He needs us to be soft, …
Is Living Like the Hero of Your Story Biblical?
This post is part of the Through the Eyes of a Writer Series. If you’re on Instagram or Pinterest, you’ve probably seen lots of posts encouraging women to see themselves as the heroine of their lives. And I believe we all do this, whether it’s a conscious, social-media-inspired choice or not. The world would have …
What Do Your Actions + Words Say about Your Foundation?
If you are not firm in faith, you will not be firm at all. isaiah 7:9 esv I have a question for us all: “What are we firm in?” We may be firm in: What internet aesthetic fits us best (cottagecore for the win!) Our feelings on the latest Star Wars movies (definitely NOT canon) …
Being a Cool Kid Is Overrated…(I Promise)
I was an emo kid without knowing it. I may not have worn the black hoodies and lipstick or listened to punk rock, but looking back I can’t help but chuckle—and wince—at how angsty I was, even in middle school. “No one understands meeeeeeeee!!” I constantly cried out into the void, posing solemnly by a …
7 Ways to Invite God into Your Daily Life
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 …
4 Tips To Form Spiritual Goals for 2022
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. …
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 …
Why YOU Are a Biblical Counselor! + Tips on Counseling
Did you know you’re a biblical counselor? Yes, you!! Not convinced? Well, have you EVER given anyone advice? Well, that’s counseling!! And are you a Christian? That puts the biblical part in there! Every time someone asks for our input, we’re giving them counsel. Maybe it’s not on something directly spiritual, but a lot of …
i read the hiding place & here’s my thoughts
Corrie Ten Boom was in her fifties when her life took a crazy turn: her homeland is being invaded by Germans, and they’re terrorizing her Jewish friends. God lays on her heart a crazy idea: make her home a safe house for Jews, under the auspices of a clock shop. She is successful for a …
NEW devotional: ditch your screen addition and use tech for God
Did you hear? Did you see? DID YOU HEAR?! We have a new devotional!! In Oh Beloved One’s newest study (part of the 2021 “Get Wisdom” devotional series), we cover how to use your tech for God’s glory! (By the way, when we say tech, we mean social media, TV, computers, and phones. Just so …