In this final installment of this Living Free Series, I want to share 3 types of resources I have found that expanded my knowledge, understanding, and experience of God. Bible Studies 30-Day Quiet Time Challenge This was the resource that really started it all for me. I desperately wanted to start having a daily quiet … Continue reading Living Free Series Part III
Living Free Series Part II
Now that we've tried the simple method for a month, here are some thoughts on digging deeper. Bible Journaling Bible journaling has grown in popularity over the last few years. A simple Pinterest search yields results of beautiful artwork adorning pages of the Bible. This is a beautiful way to explore God's word. However, my … Continue reading Living Free Series Part II
Living Free Series Part I
The first thing to remember when digging into the Word: it's about relationship. It's not about obligation, "being good", or checking off an item on our to-do list. Spending time in God's Word is spending time with God. It doesn't have to be a big production. It doesn't have to be done at a certain … Continue reading Living Free Series Part I
Living Free Series Introduction
I recently asked God to show me how to walk in freedom. The truth is, if we believe in Jesus' death and resurrection, we are free, but how do we actually live free? This is a big question. Big enough that countless books have been written to help us explore and unpack this idea of living … Continue reading Living Free Series Introduction
Burden to Blessing
I've struggled most of my life with anxiety. I've researched and learned it's a natural consequence of living the kind of childhood I did. I always thought that it was sinful and that there was something fundamentally wrong with me because I experience episodes of overwhelming and debilitating anxiety. In his infinite tenderness, God has … Continue reading Burden to Blessing
Small Moments Matter
I haven't written much here recently. For almost a year now I've been working on an exciting writing adventure for this website (more to come later), but have found I haven't had the time to devote to this project either. I've had an amazing writing opportunity come up at work and by the time I'm done … Continue reading Small Moments Matter
Experience Relationship
If you hang around in Christian circles long enough, eventually someone will ask you, "What's your testimony?" This has always been a confusing and somewhat frustrating question. I used to think there was something wrong with me because I really felt like I didn't have a testimony. I'm not like Paul who experienced an amazing, … Continue reading Experience Relationship
Morning Music
January has gotten off to a bit of a rocky start. There have been many beautiful blessings, but I've also been under a lot of spiritual attack. Spiritual attacks are great opportunities to lean into God, to trust in his authority and power. He is so faithful. This week he has given me a song … Continue reading Morning Music
Christmas Presence
A friend of mine once told me of a beautiful image God gave her of a golf tee and how it illustrates the importance of supporting roles. A golf tee has the least glamorous job out of all the elements required to effectively play golf. It's the one that sticks into the dirt and muck. … Continue reading Christmas Presence
Good Vs. God
We're halfway through November and I have a confession to make: I am feeling weary. I feel like a 5-year-old who tried to fill up their own plate at Thanksgiving dinner. My plate is heaping high with delicious morsels, but my stomach is full. My stomach is full and I'm trying to shovel more in … Continue reading Good Vs. God
