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.
Read MoreDoubting 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.
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 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 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 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 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 MorePaul set the standard for how single people should embrace serving God. He spent every moment knowing God and doing His will.
Read MoreDo you ever get fixated on the future? Admittedly, I’ve spent much of my life looking ahead. A few years ago, I moved to the Philippines for three months. The first night in my new apartment, alone and very homesick, I downloaded an app for counting down the days until I left.
Read MoreOur lives are full of questions; spoken and unspoken, answered and unanswered. In Ecclesiastes 1:9 we read, ‘There’s nothing new under the sun’, and this is never so obvious as when we consider how people have always pondered questions - from the earliest of Bible times through to today. Jesus himself lived with such experience, just as we do.
Read MoreBefore listening to me, a random man talking about doctrine, or the people around you - go to the Word of God. Then, look at the fruit of that person’s life. Make your decisions for yourself. My main concern is that every woman know they can hear from God for themselves, have a personal relationship with Him, and can proclaim His name.
Read MoreAt a glance, Goodness is the "muscle" of the group. While kindness is the soft word spoken to someone in pain, goodness is the moral backbone that leads you to do the right thing even when it’s unpopular or requires a "tough love" approach. It is the bridge between a good heart and a good life.
Read MoreI bask in that promise. Even when the doubts and worries begin to sneak in, I just have to remember that moment and those three little words and the shadows disappear, because my God has made me a special promise. And heaven and earth may pass away, but His words will never disappear (Luke 21:33).
Read MoreTo make sure your faith is in the right place, you need to check your heart, pray and ask God for help.
Read MoreDoxology, from the Greek doxa, meaning glory, and logos, meaning word. Taken together, one could interpret this as a spoken word of praise. With my liturgical heritage, Doxology was beautifully woven through our church service and even extended into fellowship meals following the service.
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