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
30 Days of Prayer
November is quickly approaching (can you believe it?!). November usually means participating in 30 days of thankfulness challenges, but I have another challenge I would like to invite you into. One of my favorite gifts to give people is a prayer journal. Not just an empty journal for them to fill with their conversations with … Continue reading 30 Days of Prayer
Tuning Into God’s Voice
[Faithful (adjective): firm adherence to promises; deserving trust, keeping promises] God is the epitome of faithfulness. He speaks in promises and everything he speaks comes to fruition. If he promises he'll do something, he does it. Period. The Bible is God's Word and as such it's one long, beautiful promise. And what is this promise? … Continue reading Tuning Into God’s Voice
