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How Do We Begin Again?
Where to begin? Isn’t that everyone’s question right now? Maybe we’re not asking the right question. Maybe the appropriate question is how do we begin again? I find it funny that the longer I walk with Jesus, the more complicated life can get. Beautiful. Tragic. Life. “I’ve never seen anything like this.” My parents echoed this quote during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. And it still rings true today. Sickness. Disaster. Division. Racism. Violence. Hatred. Lawlessness. The symptoms of the fall of man are flaring, and the earth is groaning for a Savior. People are walking around with all kinds of hurt. My black brothers and sisters are fighting…
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How to Reach Out to the Heart of God
I was not excited when my husband and I went with two of our closest friends to see the new movie adaptation of Cats. Although I do enjoy musicals, I’d rather see a live show than a movie (except for maybe High School Musical…Go Wild Cats!). And let’s be honest, Cats is CREEPY. The costumes, sultry CGI movements, and don’t get me started on the odd plot about cat sacrifice. If you love Cats, I’m sorry if I’ve offended you. I actually did find redeeming qualities to this film that struck me deep. Even beyond the incredible ballet dancing and Jennifer Hudson’s ballad was a theme often overlooked in modern…
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Finding Jesus in a Breakup
I still remember the pain of ending that relationship three years ago. We weren’t right for each other, and though I tried to deny it, I had known it deep within my heart for awhile. The next several months following that breakup were filled with conflicting emotions. Although I had peace about my decision, I still thought about what could have been. I cried and got angry. I grieved, and then I moved on. There’s no magic formula for grieving a breakup, however, there are lessons we can learn to better our future. We can choose to let the loss defeat us, or make us stronger. And ultimately, I think…
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To the Girl Who Feels Unlovable
To the Girl Who Feels Unlovable, The day is here. A day of celebration and romance for people in relationships. But for many, it’s a reminder of loneliness. Although you can choose to make the most of Valentine’s Day as a single person, sometimes heartache just won’t let you. I was that girl last winter. The girl who worried that she may remain single forever. Let’s face it, finding a nice, Godly man is difficult in today’s world. And it seems nearly impossible when you feel you are unlovable. As someone who is battling a chronic illness, I often felt that a guy would want nothing to do with me.…
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A Surprising Way to Cultivate Gratitude
It’s Thanksgiving–a celebration of joy, gratitude, family, and delicious food. And while I plan on spending time with loved ones and going into a turkey coma, I can’t help but think of those who are overlooked this season. You see, I know a woman whose teenage son died last weekend. Her heart is broken. I also know a family whose father is slowly dying of cancer. Their spirits are weary. Where is the Thanksgiving turkey for these people? Most of the time we struggle to find gratitude in our everyday lives (myself included). How does remembering these hurting souls help us in cultivating a heart of gratitude? The Calling The…
Helping Women Find Their Identity in the One Who Gave All for Them
