I always start hikes with a great level of enthusiasm. My pace is quick (probably too quick) and my ponytail bounces, even on the steepest of hills. Because I typically hike alone, I use an app to track my progress. It ensures that I stay on the trail and provides a resource in case the trail blazes disappear (which they occasionally do...especially in snowy conditions).
Read MoreI don't know about you, but during this time of lockdown, I have actually found it harder to be consistent with my quiet time rather than easier. It should seem the opposite, shouldn't it? Now that many of our social plans, outings, and even regular work hours are disrupted, shouldn't it be easier than ever before to come before the Lord? To carve out that time?
Read MoreDoes anyone else feel the heaviness of grief as the death toll continues to skyrocket overnight? Are you experiencing overwhelming disappointment as more and more events are cancelled? As another day goes by without a cure for this virus? Does anyone feel insulted by the enemy’s tactics to isolate and divide God’s people during this national crisis?
Read More“To whom much is given, much is expected.” As a first generation immigrant, college graduate and lawyer, I’ve always felt the weight of that saying immensely. It is why I knew that whatever success I’d have in my career and life should pour out and into my community.
Read MoreWhen we ask how do we change our life and become more foundational in truth rather than the word, we have to start first with reading the word. The more we read the word, the more God’s truth becomes ingrained in our brains. It’s not just God hearing our prayers but us speaking with him and the connection point is receiving the word in its totality.
Read MoreJesus told His disciples after they had been on a mission, “Let’s get away from the crowds for a while and rest.” They left by boat to a quiet spot by themselves. When they got there, crowds of people were already awaiting their arrival.
Read MoreI love to run marathons, but I don’t always like to run. Sounds odd, right? You might be asking, “How can you love marathons but not always like to run?” You’re not alone, I’ve asked myself that same question, especially each time I race. Don’t get me wrong, I want to run, I really do. I see some people run and I think about how graceful they look or how they make running look so easy.
Read MoreThere are seasons when it’s tempting to give up and simply stop reading the Bible and praying entirely. Because you’re just not feeling it, so what’s the point? You try to pray, but your mind just wanders anyways. You try to read the Bible but get nothing out of it - it’s just words on a page. Maybe it will fix itself tomorrow. So, how do you get out of this funk? How do you find your way back to your first love?
Read MoreEverything is uncertain in this world right now. No one’s health or life is guaranteed to be spared from this virus. The job market and economies around the world are plummeting. Maybe you’re feeling the anxiety or stress of potentially losing your job. Maybe you’re graduating this spring and are wondering what kind of job market will be waiting for you come summertime.
Read MoreIs it just me or is 2020 off to a rough start for everyone? Within a span of two weeks, my family went through a major tragedy, a tornado tore through my city, and my school closed for two weeks (possibly more.)
Read MoreIn the midst of the craziness of the coronavirus, I was reminded of a couple of stories of how to have peace when everyone around you is in a panic. One is from a time in my life in January where I spent the day in Washington D.C. with several friends
Read MoreAs women, we are so hard on ourselves. We are quick to critique our hair, our nails, our weight, our clothes, and our height. Hopefully, we aren’t this way with other people, but for ourselves? Yes, we are all too quick to be critical.
Read MoreLast night my family took communion around our dinner table. Normally we do this at church, surrounded by other believers. But as we all know, things are not normal. Given the state of the current world, it is no longer possible to share this sacrament as we always have. My country, just like yours, has restricted the gathering of many people together.
Read MoreI have a secret to admit, I’ve played small in a lot of areas of my life. Sure, I’ve taken some risks but they’ve been very calculated. I’ve preferred to cautiously tiptoe into the deep end instead of diving in and if I’m honest the reason why has been – fear.
Read MoreRecently, I’ve noticed how drawn our society is to transformation stories. We watch home renovations on HGTV, we scroll through fitness before and afters on Instagram, and we fill our shelves with best-selling inspirational transformation stories. We cannot get enough of seeing how other people have made dramatic changes in their lives.
Read MoreI 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.
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