Dealing with a broken heart can feel heavy. It can sometimes feel literal in the sense that there is a heaviness inside of us. Some people know what a broken heart feels like in the context of a romantic relationship, but a broken heart can come from many things, including a letdown, a sudden change in the normal, seasonal shifts, unmet expectations/goals, grieving dreams that didn’t work out, unanswered prayers, and more. The emotions and feelings can lead to disappointment

I had a different blog in mind, but God kept placing this idea of dealing with discomfort on my heart. And as I reflect on the last year, it has been filled with numerous uncomfortable moments. But what I have learned is that, in the discomfort, you begin to see God in a whole new way. The love and dependency that you have for God sprouts in ways that you never knew you could reach. You realize that nothing around you is sure, but God’s presence and peace are what guard you a

As people who love to be in control, we naturally want to dictate how things play out. We love a detailed plan and want to see that plan all the way to completion. It is a good feeling when we feel as though everything was worth the effort we put in.  We are able to breathe a sigh of relief when we know something is finally done. But when we think about the Kingdom of God and the overall story of the Bible, many times we see that the end is not always seen immediately and som

Sharing just a few things I learned in my summer course, Theology of Creativity.

When something is sacred, it’s more than just important. It is special, holy, and meaningful. It doesn’t always mean easy and painless,...

We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ. 2...

Sometimes we have an idea of the plan. We see certain things starting to happen, and we decide we have everything figured out from here....

I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 89:1...

Recap. Review. Reflect. Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God...

And he said to them, ‘Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his...

Impatience comes naturally to us. In a world that is always rushing forward, waiting can feel like falling behind—and yet moving too...

Whoever claims to love God yet hates a brother or sister is a liar. For whoever does not love their brother and sister, whom they have...

I’ve talked about identity once before, but in this season, God is bringing it back to my attention. We don’t think about it often but we...

Turning over my plans. Embracing His path. Finding peace in surrender. Do not offer any part of yourself to sin as an instrument of...

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Let your reasonableness be known to everyone.

Reading God's Word. Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105 God’s word is our life manual. It is where we go to

In God's Presence. Celebrating the New Year is always a time for us to reset, reflect, and refocus.

Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry. 1 Corinthians 14:14 Idolatry: extreme admiration, love, or reverence for something or

No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness....

A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense. Proverbs 19:11 Offense: annoyance or resentment brought...