I was in Southeast Asia when the Coronavirus was first beginning to spread in January. There was something apocalyptic to each day, as my friends and I put masks over our faces before we left the apartment in the morning. Our translator kept asking store owners for hand sanitizer and face masks, but most were out or selling them for outrageous prices.
Read More“This was not what I expected, God.” The words came out of my mouth as I stared at a text message that changed everything. In the course of a week, I went from single to taken, and I was standing in the middle of the whirlwind, wondering what happened to my plans. “This is not the direction we discussed!” I panicked.
Read MoreHave you read the story of Caleb and Joshua and the other men from each tribe of Israel that Moses sent to spy out some land for the Israelites to enter into? This telling of events and what took place begins in the Old Testament book of Numbers, starting in chapter thirteen.
Read MoreDue to the recent Coronavirus outbreak, many people are getting to experience what it’s like to work from home. While there can be a lot of benefits to working from home it can also be a challenge. Here are three tips to help you be efficient while working from home.
Read MoreI remember when I gave my life to the Lord at the age of fifteen. Yes, I had already known from a young age who Jesus was and believed wholeheartedly that he was alive and active in my life. I felt like I was on fire for God, and ready to take on life with a new and improved outlook.
Read MoreMy hope in taking you on this journey is not that you learn how to start a non-profit or how to find your calling in life. It is my desire to show you what God can do when you try to be fully surrendered to him (I never want to claim to be fully surrendered because we are all always a work in progress).
Read MoreChapters 10 through 12 of 2 Corinthians are basically Apostle Paul trying to explain his authority as an apostle: why he is completely not worthy, but also how that makes him the most qualified minister of the Gospel. So, let’s break down how although Apostle Paul had grounds for experiencing imposter syndrome, he was able to overcome any weaknesses and feelings of inferiority through the Gospel.
Read MoreBefore I knew it, I had put in six years at the same job and with teams switching every year. I found myself to be the youngest and also the person with the most teaching experience on my team this year. I knew that God was moving me into a leadership position.
Read MoreFog. God has been using this natural phenomenon to give me perspective for many years now. This past week has been different. With the many historical changes occurring in our nation in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, and working in healthcare myself, I could not help but feel overwhelmed.
Read MoreAs the Coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads around the globe, a lot of people are either under self-imposed or mandatory quarantine for a couple of weeks (or even months). Events have been canceled, people are staying home from work or working remotely, and travel is restricted. This means many of us now have a lot of time to fill at home. It’s so tempting to turn on Netflix or find some other form of entertainment, so we wanted to put together a list of other things to fill our time with that are more edifying:
Read MoreIt’s time to cut the cord on that toxic relationship. This does not solely apply to romantic relationships; this can apply to friendships or working relationships. Any relationship you are in, no matter the context, should not be toxic.
Read MoreShabbat shalom! For those who don’t know this is a common Jewish greeting wishing peace to those celebrating the traditional Sabbath of Friday evening through Saturday evening. In our westernized, Christian culture we tend to miss this very important commandment God gave. I recently started to research what God meant by “rest” when He rested on the 7th day. This also made me ponder what “rest” meant when the Lord commands the Israelites in the ten commandments to take a day devoted to Him.
Read MoreI was blessed to start my career at a big 4 accounting firm. It was one of the most difficult things I’ve had to do, but I also got a rare glimpse into how the biggest companies in the world are run and thanks to some amazing mentors and bosses, this is one of the lessons they passed on to me:
Read MoreOne of the things I think that young people have the most questions about is counseling. Should they try it? What are the benefits? How do they even find a counselor? As someone who holds therapy in very high esteem, I decided to write an article answering questions and providing encouragement for those hoping to get into therapy or find a counselor.
Read MoreWe live in the age of social media, where we can share anything we’re doing at any moment. And let’s be real, most of us can’t go on a trip, visit a store, or eat a meal without broadcasting it to the masses. Listen, I’m as guilty of it as you are. But sharing everything with everyone isn’t healthy.
Read MoreI was recently at a coffee shop chatting with a friend and a man came to sit at the table near us. Feeling his stares, we both turned to him with a questioning look. “Would you ladies mind if I drew you for practice?” He pointed to a large sketch pad and pencil. We agreed, and about 30 minutes later when we got up to leave, he held out his drawing of us.
Read MoreAs redeemed daughters of God, we spend our days on earth constantly passing between two worlds: our personal lives and the secular workplace. In the morning we leave our home where we are free to paint our lives with the joy and freedom that Jesus brings. But then as we arrive at work we step into a very different place where Jesus is unwelcome and our selves unwelcome because of him.
Read MoreTwo things defined her, her marriage and her barrenness. No more, no less. She was the wife of a great man, who was called by God to do great things. Called princess at birth, Sarai was beautiful and privileged, yet despite these blessings there was one insurmountable issue – her. Barrenness put a boundary around her and defined her as a failure.
Read MoreI would like to preface this article by saying that I am a 30-year-old who thankfully doesn’t have any health issues that might affect my weight. While weight can be a sensitive topic, once we clarify a little bit more about my age and health there is a better understanding of the following article.
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