5 Questions To Help You Decide if the Desires of Your Heart Are From God
Psalm 37:4 says, “Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart,” but this verse can lead to confusion. Does God give us the…
Who You Are in Christ: 10 Awesome Truths to Tell Yourself Every Day
Below are ten truths, rooted in Scripture, that are unshakably, unwaveringly true about who you are in Christ. At the bottom of the post, you can download a printable version…
I’m 29 in Old Testament Years: How I Know God is Still Working on Me
Do you ever feel like your best days are behind you? Like you’ve missed the boat on some of the dreams and plans God had for you? No matter our…
Comparison Is the Thief of Joy: Is It Also Robbing You of Your Calling?
Many people believe comparison is the thief of joy, that the more we look around and compare ourselves to others, the more dissatisfied we will be. And in many ways,…
Created to Create: Persevering When Discouragement Sets in
The house was finally quiet. Basking in the unfamiliar, almost unsettling silence, I settled myself into a corner of the cluttered sofa and attempted to organize my thoughts. Though my…
The Lord’s Prayer for the Unsettled Heart
When Jesus’s disciples implored Him to teach them how to pray, He responded with a simple yet profound prayer whose words are still spoken by Christians worldwide today. The Lord’s…
Random Acts of Kindness Challenge for February: Developing a Habit of Clothing Yourself in Kindness
In the midst of a harsh political climate, social unrest, and a general state of cultural and personal brokenness, ‘kindness’ can feel a bit trivial, maybe even futile. But there…
How To Reach Your Big Goals: Two Tools To Help You Succeed
My husband and I stood at the base of Mount Cowles. It would be 1,600 feet of climbing, over 2 miles to reach the top. As we started along the…
Wondering What God Is Calling You To Do? How Your God-given Desires Can Be A Clue.
“Why would God want me to have a Winnebago?” the pastor demanded. It was my first quarter at my new college in Seattle, and I was visiting different churches each…
No Longer Condemned: How the Redemptive Love of Christ Freed Me from the Mistakes of My Past
He was one of the first friends I made in college. We bonded over our love for partying and he appreciated my desire to fit in as “one of the…
The Search for a Calling
“Mommy!” the little voice calls beside my bed, abruptly waking me from a deep sleep. My daughter is waiting to snuggle, which is a joy, but also slightly cringe-worthy at…
TA DA! Celebrating Everyday Wins with God
I plopped down in front of my computer after what felt like a completely pointless day, ready to do some mindless social media scrolling. I’d spent 10 hours hacking at…