Now that the election has been projected, I’m sure it has left many of you feeling either discouraged and disheartened or, on the other hand, hopeful and empowered. This election was big, people were invested more than ever. And now that it seems a decision has been made, I’ve seen so many people slump and…
These have been trying times. Now more than ever we long for connection. Many of us are unable to attend church, bible study and gatherings with other believers.And if you’re anything like me, it is tough! I miss the spiritual connection, the encouragement and the fellowship. Yes, my schedule was always far too busy and I…
Have you ever been left to pick up the shattered pieces of a broken relationship? Rebuilding broken relationships can be really hard. But God gives us the tools and the encouragement we need for not only reconciliation, but for restoration. And this is what we should be seeking with every believer. So if you have a relationship…
But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” -Luke 10:29Oh, how often I want to justify my own lack of initiative. There have been so many times when I’ve seen someone in need and shrugged off the call to love them.To be honest, sometimes I genuinely don’t want…
With our church doors open wide, we must be careful who we let in. Satan is waiting for an invitation. He is lurking outside the door.Have you let Satan’s influence into your church? After living in several places over the past few years, I’ve walked through many different church doors.Some became a temporary home, while…
When a friend is struggling, I desperately want to do all I can to help.I want to support them, to encourage them, and to remind them of our hope in Christ that I sometimes even lose myself.I’d bet that you would agree with me here.But how do we do this practically? How do we really help…
How do you feel about your story?Too simple? Too scary? Too much?I’ll let you in on something here: I’ve spent most of my life walking in fear of sharing my story.People won’t understand. I’ll be judged. People will run.These lies rested within my soul for as long as I can remember. And yet the truth…
There is nothing worse than the illusion of perfection in our churches.We see others who have it all together and we feel that something is wrong inside of us.We see leaders and teachers who preach against sinners without sharing their own struggle with sin. We see friends and families that spread gossip and judgement like…
When reflecting on my thoughts from the book, Forgotten God, I was faced with this question.Do I know the Holy Spirit intimately?We speak of knowing God, the Father, who created us, crafted us and guides us.We speak of knowing Jesus, our Savior, who loves us, died for us and offers life-giving joy.But what about the…
Thoughts have the power to bring us joy or sadness, fear or strength, hope or despair.Where we let our thoughts wander, oftentimes directs how we feel and what we do.When I spend my time daydreaming about a newer car, a better wardrobe or a bigger house, I find myself feeling disappointed with what I have…
