Dec 27, 2022John 1[a paraphrase by me] Before time, He was there. He was with God. He actually was God. He was there from the start with God. All things began through him, There was nothing created without him. He gave life to what was created. And his own life gave us light. …1 min read1 min read
Dec 20, 2022He’s BetterAs much as I’m not a fan of Christmas, I’m a big fan of Advent. I love Jesus — celebrating His birth is not the problem. I’m just not interested in all the weight that we put on the holiday. …Advent4 min readAdvent4 min read
Mar 21, 2022Unpopular Bible Characters: Why You Should Know ThemI love Bible study because there will always be new things to discover. We can never exhaust God’s Word. Even if you’ve read it cover to cover multiple times, the Spirit reveals new truths each time you open it up and “earnestly seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6). Lately, I’ve been interested…Bible5 min readBible5 min read
Feb 3, 2022Deconstruction Doesn’t Have to be ScaryDeconstruction is an intimidating word. Like anything today, it’s polarizing — maybe even a little controversial. My goal is to make it a little less scary, because, like you, I’m not an expert. But I am a firm believer in being a participant in what’s going on in culture to…Deconstruction7 min readDeconstruction7 min read
Dec 27, 2021Did God Really Say?When you’ve been stuck for a long time, you start to lose sight of the promise. The thing that God has spoken to you and over you for your life. The calling, the purpose, the plan for your future that He has created and prepared you for. It’s the thing…Jesus4 min readJesus4 min read
Jul 14, 2021To The Woman —To the woman — who is quitting her day job. who is going back to school. who is starting counseling. who is raising kids without a partner. who is writing blogs no one is reading. who is doing ministry without a title or position. who is hustling on the side to pursue…Women2 min readWomen2 min read
Apr 10, 2021Self-Promotion vs. Self-DenialThere is a thought that has been stirring in my heart for such a long time — not in a good way. It lights my fire. It makes me mad. Our culture is steeped in self-promotion. It has permeated all of our lives. Whether you are scrolling on social media…Good Friday4 min readGood Friday4 min read
Dec 28, 20202020 Christmas: God With Us When No One Else IsI haven’t historically been a fan of the Christmas season. Don’t get me wrong — I love Jesus, the gospel, the whole reason-for-the-season, but I’m not as into the extra stuff. If I decide to decorate, I usually give it a couple of weeks, and then I take it down…Christmas4 min readChristmas4 min read
Dec 6, 2020UltimatumsI have been living my life giving God ultimatums. “If this happens, I’m out.” “If this doesn’t happen, it means I was right.” “If this happens, I’ll finally do it.” “If this doesn’t happen, I’ll take a step.” I didn’t realize I was doing this until recently. A girl was…Control3 min readControl3 min read
Oct 14, 2020I’m Stuck.I was reading my journal from almost exactly two years ago. I kept feeling punched in the gut after each entry. I was writing the same questions, same fears, same prayers that I have been writing this week. And I mean exactly the same, down to the names of people…Philippians3 min readPhilippians3 min read
