My husband and I just celebrated our anniversary. As I think of our relationship, I realize that in the two years of marriage, we have changed. We have changed in a lot of ways but one way that stands out to me is that we have both grown in boldness within our relationship. At the… Continue reading Go Forth in Boldness
This week my Bible study group is looking at Psalms 103. As I read through it, I am struck not only by the complexity of salvation as revealed here, but also by the call to a life of worship. I want to take time and share with you what I have learned and 5 ways… Continue reading “Living a Life of Worship: How to Cultivate a Deeper Connection with God”
The Bible is the ultimate love story. Jesus often talked about love. Loving God and loving each other. But what happens when our human love fails, or our understanding is limited, and we have disagreements? Let’s dive into the topic of disagreements and hurt in the church and see what Jesus teaches us to do… Continue reading Biblical Conflict Resolution
Ecclesiastes is one of the sixty-six books of the Bible and probably one of the ones most people read and don’t think much about After they close their Bibles. As I did my Bible reading for the day I was reading in Ecclesiastes, and I found so practical words of wisdom that I wanted to… Continue reading Too Busy Enjoying My Blessings to Worry.
Failure is inevitable. It is okay to make mistakes. We all fail sometimes (Ecclesiastes 7:20 Romans 3:23). If you are anything like me, you have found yourself in a time where you are unsure what to do. Overwhelmed, and frustrated, battling the fear of making the wrong decision. The last thing I want to do… Continue reading It is Okay to Exhale.
Drop your defenses No one enjoys being corrected. I think back to when I was a child, and I would get in trouble with my parents. I would spend the afternoon pouting in my bedroom with hurt feelings often, becoming angry at my parents. We can do this to God when he corrects us too… Continue reading “Lessons from the Life of King Asa: A Story of Faith, Repentance, and God’s Faithfulness”
As the last post of January, I wanted to end on a light note. This past month has been a time of deep study and reflection. I want to take a step back from deep diving into God’s word and think about things that help us relax and rest in God. One thing I have… Continue reading 10 Encouraging Podcasts for the New Year
Stepping out of the sinking sand and onto solid ground. If Christ is not what defines you, then something else is. If Christ is not what gives you meaning and worth, then someone or something else is. The problem is that if what defines you is not eternal, like Christ, one day what defines you… Continue reading Know Whose you are.
“… Yet you, O Lord, are in the midst of us, and we are called by your name; do not leave us.” Jeremiah 14:9 We are all called by His name. We are called to walk in the world, but not be of it. But what happens when we take our eyes off Jesus. Today… Continue reading Called By His Name
Judgment Seat of Christ The word judgment may invoke images of a courtroom, of judges passing down judgment and criminals being walked away in cuffs. Or maybe it is an image of injustice and fear. Whatever comes to mind when you hear the word judgment, I want to share another image. An image that will… Continue reading Glory Bound
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