Most of us on the internet in the last few weeks have followed the same story. That story being the trial of Lindsey Clancy…Everything in this situation is sad. There are no winners. But, God’s grace is available to all.
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I love music - I've been playing instruments and singing for as long as I can remember. Not only that, but I would say about 80 percent of my day is spent listening to music - Pandora is always on while I'm at work, studying, driving, etc... - music is a big part of my life.
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Anxiety can make us feel trapped, but the Bible offers a path to peace. Here are key biblical principles to defeat anxiety: It can also make us feel like it’s controlling and we let it drive us, but remember we cannot let our feelings drive us.
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Maybe, you are wondering if foster care is a good fit for you as well. There are common misconceptions about what disqualifies you, so I’ll explain the signs that qualify you for foster care. The main requirements are that you don’t have a criminal history, you have a place to live (doesn’t have to be owned), and you have an income. It’s not as complex as many people think to become a foster parent.
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We are naive and beauty obsessed people. Always have been, and probably always be. In today's world, we are pestered with images of what beauty should look like and how we can achieve it. Open any magazine and you'll see at least one article/info graphic/ad telling you how you can draw attention to yourself by the clothes you wear, how you do your makeup or even the way you walk/talk.
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Our hearts are forever longing for home. Books and movies like “Homeward Bound” set their plots around the journey back to where we came from. The apostle John reminds us of this journey back home, saying that our sights should be set on our spiritual stomping grounds when he gives us the imperative to “not let your hearts be troubled … My Father’s house has many rooms … I go and prepare a place for you” (John 14:1-3).
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The reality is everything that is made can be used for good or for evil. It is up to us how we use it.
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Two months ago, my life was playing out like a movie. Then two months later, the plot drastically changed. In essence, I feel like I am falling - my future was laid out before me, then the rug was pulled from under me and my plans were snatched.
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As I approach my third wedding anniversary, I’m aware of just how much I didn’t know about marriage when I first got a ring on my finger. I thought that I was the kind of person who was more interested in having a good marriage instead of planning a good wedding, so I focused on reading as many books about marriage as possible and listening to all the advice I could find beforehand.
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For years now, girls from all over the world have emailed, shared stories on social media, and written blog posts about what God is doing in their life. That is a modern day saint - any girl who is simply trying to do the next right thing for God.
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Hustle. It’s become the buzzword of our time - along with similar words like grind and productivity. It seems like everyone is managing a job, plus a side project, a full social life, an intense workout routine, and an Instagram-worthy home with a fridge arranged in rainbow order. There are hundreds of articles with advice for getting more things done in less time so you can then do even more things.
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The simple thought of introducing myself to a room full of people makes my heart race. Even though this is something I have done countless times, it never gets any easier. I usually go over what I’m going to say to introduce myself in my head, and it usually ends up being something short and sweet with the possibility of getting a bit awkward.
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Some things aren’t meant for our human minds to see or comprehend. There is evil, especially online, that is beyond our comprehension.
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I don’t know about you, but when I used to think of missions, I limited it to preaching the gospel to developing nations that are hundreds, if not thousands, of miles from home. Little did I know, I was putting God in a box. I limited the gospel to impoverished people who live far away from me.
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Armed with my Bible, a couple of books, my journal, pens, pencils and highlighters and some cups of hot drinks I faced it head on. ‘Still my heart Lord’ I prayed. I knew that being stilled meant that I would be refreshed as well. One would lead to the other.
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Last week, there was another shooting by a cop in Madison, Wisconsin. I was curious what would happen afterwards. Would riots break out? Cities burn to the ground again?
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Doubting Thomas was one of Jesus’ disciples. He is put in that box of "doubter" throughout history for one thing: doubting Jesus' resurrection. Yet, we can learn much from Thomas' life and ministry.
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Two weeks ago, we had a discussion about 5 signs of a cult and being aware of what type of church you attend. There are many groups that are misleading or drawing people away from the church. However, there are equally a great number of churches that draw people to Jesus. It is important to recognize when you find a great church so you can plug in and be a part!
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Recently I was listening to Becoming Us: Joel and Moriah Smallbone. It’s a short, cinematic podcast about their relationship and marriage. For those who don’t know, Moriah Smallbone is an independent Christian artist and also part of an all-female band called Trala. Joel Smallbone is the lead singer of the band For King & Country. They both have stages and platforms - separately and now together. One of the interesting things they talked about was the process from engagement to marriage and how there were moments of loneliness for Moriah. This led me to a couple of thoughts I would love to share.
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Bitterness is a quiet thief. It starts with a justifiable hurt—a broken promise, a harsh word, or a deep betrayal. But when we nurse that hurt, it transforms from a temporary wound into a permanent weight.
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