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.
Read MoreBitterness 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.
Read MoreI have always preferred opposites. Noise to complete silence. Smiles instead of tears. Light instead of the dark
Read MoreEvery Christian desires to live a life that pleases God. However, true spiritual transformation is not about forcing ourselves to follow a checklist of rules. Instead, it is the natural result of the Holy Spirit working inside us.
Read MoreThe reality is Taylor Swift does identify as a Christian. She has stated that in the past. Do her actions show the life of someone who has followed Christ? No.
Read MoreAs I read through the book of Genesis, my heart would speed up when I came across a woman’s name. I was inspired by faith’s forefathers, but was eager to hear how women participated in establishing our faith foundation.
Read MoreOn our trip out west, we visited some of the national parks in Arizona, Utah, and Colorado. As we were able to stand in awe of the magnificent creations, the above song always came to my mind. While I looked out at the views, I would find God there. As we watched the sun dip below the Grand Canyon, I could hear the many languages around me, and thought how cool it was that people of different nations and cultures all came together to witness God’s majesty together. When we would drive to our next destination of our trip, we would play worship music and enjoy the scenery, and I found God there, too.
Read MoreTo summarize Jackie’s story, she grew up as a girl who identified as homosexual. That means she was attracted to other girls. In addition, she felt like she didn’t fit stereotypical “girl” labels. Jackie radically found Jesus’ love - and you have to read the full story to hear all of those details.
Read MoreWe’ve got a responsibility as artists, creatives, writers and the like to handle the Great Commission with care. So what are we doing about it?
Read MoreQuiet time was a prescription for early morning hours, but I typically wouldn’t be caught pausing mid-stride during the day’s agenda. I was seduced into believing productivity—our culture’s prized commodity—should be my goal.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court decided to continue allowing “birthright citizenship”, which would allow a child of someone out of the country to have United States citizenship. Apparently, this bothers many people who identify under the words “conservative Christian”. It is a political affiliation, in America, that believes their views are the only Christian way to vote or act.
Read MoreThe empty pews are filling up, we can hear the shuffling of feet. The stained glass windows cast beautiful patterns as they always do when sunlight passes through, they stand tall bearing images of saints, apostles and Jesus.
Read MorePornography is just one of those evils. The Bible doesn’t say anything about pornography specifically, but it does talk about the two main reason we turn to porn: lust and a lack of self- control.
Read MoreWhat happens when a child experiences homelessness because there are no safe and stable adults around? That is where foster care comes in.
Read MoreAt its simplest level, being a daughter means belonging to a family - a girl or woman in relation to her parents. However, connotatively, being a daughter means not only belonging to someone, either by nature or adoption but being accepted. Beloved, not for what you’ve done, but simply for who you are.
Read MoreThe heart is the most important organ in your body. Not only does it pump blood to the rest of the body, but it also holds the meaning of your existence. The heart is precious and deserves protection. After all, everything we do flows from our heart. So, we must keep our hearts pure, so our actions are pure.
Read MoreOne of the unique things about my life is that I have had the privilege to live life alongside real people. Individuals who are open about their personal testimonies. Those who are still deciding if Jesus is real. People that some of these influencers have not interacted with.
Read MoreEvery Christian desires to live a life that pleases God. However, true spiritual transformation is not about forcing ourselves to follow a checklist of rules. Instead, it is the natural result of the Holy Spirit working inside us. In his letter to the Galatians, the Apostle Paul describes this transformation as "the fruit of the Spirit."
Read MoreOur words are an overflow of our heart. When we are humble, our words will be loving and honest.
Read MorePaul set the standard for how single people should embrace serving God. He spent every moment knowing God and doing His will.
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