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 …
i believe in the literal 7-day Creation…and here’s why
I know many people who fully support evolution as the answer to the world’s origins, but I’ve never subscribed to it. And here’s why! Whether you’re an Evolution Subscriber or not, I’d love for you to read below and comment your thoughts. I’m no scientist, but I am a person who loves knowledge and God …
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!
why nothing satisfies you
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 …
Tackling Current Events as a Young Christian Adult
Yup. Things are . . . crazy. And, as a Christian, I always want to make sure I have a good testimony and I’m being a light. So what does it look like to be a light in our current political climate? While meditating on the topic, God immediately brought Micah 6:8 to my mind. …
FIRST podcast episode!! what is a Christian??
Hello, beloved ones! I am so excited to announce that we are moving the blog to a podcast format. I’ve held onto this blog for so long because my first love is writing and I didn’t want to lose that. My dream was always for a publisher to read my blog and reach out to …
Creator magazine issue just released: read for free!
In the beginning, God created . . . The first verb in the Bible is “created.” Just consider that for a moment. Then consider that everything God made, He declared to be GOOD. Do you believe that? Do you really believe that, from your head to your toes? Next, remember that God made YOU in …
Jesus isn’t your friend
Whoa there, beloved—that title might’ve made you spin in your seat a little. Allow me to explain. A lot of people have a “cozy” image of Jesus. He’s chilling with you in a coffee shop, wearing a baseball cap backwards, throwing peace signs at everyone that walks by. Our image is often wrong. We see …
devotions / commands of Jesus
Hello, beloved ones! I hope your Easter was extra special this year. It definitely felt quiet and sacred in an interesting way. I can’t complain! So, first off: have you seen our Worship issue teaser video? I like to challenge myself to make a quick teaser video for each issue. Each new one becomes my …
2 epic lessons about life from spanish class
Guest post by Eliana Duran When you look in the mirror, do you find yourself applying mental labels? Have you ever fallen into thinking about it again and again, in an endless loop? I have. Some days I’ve been prideful. “I’m beautiful,” I’d tell myself. “Wow, I am smart.” Other days, I’ve drowned in self-pity. …