We all have those things in life that stir our souls and change who we are for the better. When Breath Becomes Air is one of those books for me – truly life changing. It’s written by a Yale and Stanford trained neurosurgeon, Paul Kalanithi, after his devastating stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. This is […]
“Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. For everything in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life – comes not from the Father but from the world.” 1 John […]
“For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.” 2 Timothy 1:7 I really struggle with timidity especially regarding my faith. I sometimes have self-doubt about my Bible knowledge and lack of memorized verses. I also find myself assuming people view me as being closed minded […]
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.” Psalm 5:11 The word “refuge” brings me so […]
In May, I wrote an article about my Summer of Slow. I resolved to turn down the dial and mindfully live for three months. If you missed it, check it out here to read over the loose guidelines I set for myself and the goals for each month. Today, I want to give a quick […]
“You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. Hear my prayer, Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. When I am in distress, I call to you, because you answer me.” Psalm 86:5-7 How frustrating is it when you are talking to someone and they completely ignore you? […]
“But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what they have done has been done in the sight of God.” John 3:21 The Bible instructs us to not “show off” (for lack of better words) our deeds of faith (Matthew 6:5). This verse, while at […]
Last night, Monty Williams accepted the first every Sager Strong Award at the NBA awards ceremony. Coach Williams, a former OKC Thunder assistant coach, lost his wife, Ingrid, in a car accident in February 2016. He gave one of the most inspiring and gracious speeches just days after her death at her funeral. He said, […]
“But if anyone obeys his word, love for God is truly made complete in them. This is how we know we are in him: Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did.” – 1 John 2:5-6 One of the common questions in the Church touches on legalism. If we follow Jesus by […]
The 4th of July has been my favorite holiday (second to Christmas) for basically my whole life. Spending the day at the lake or pool with friends celebrating our country is the best way to spend the mid-summer holiday. The nightcap of fireworks adds some sparkle to such a fun day. I’m so excited! Below […]