And He said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me." ~Luke 9:23
Hey so... I got accepted into college! I know it's super early (I'm only a junior) but it still feels like a big pressure off my chest. Even though it's not something I really doubted would happen because I've always worked hard in school, it's just one of those things that since you've been working … Continue reading Security
Man, break is almost over. That went by fast. But though it's sad that the days will return to being filled with school and homework rather than parties and naps, there is so much to be thankful for this holiday season! I was tagged by Heaven in the "12 Christmas Blessings" challenge and I'm so … Continue reading 12 Christmas Blessings
I'm desperate because of the reality of my brokenness. I was recently introduced to the idea of desperate faith, and the more time I spend thinking about it, the more I find it growing within me. Desperate faith is the idea that we are so in need of a Savior and so hopeless without one … Continue reading I’m Desperate
"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16 emphasis added) How crazy is it that the LORD God tells us this? His motivation, His reasoning, His desire, is made available to us in His Word. And … Continue reading Advent: Love
Another week passes and brings us closer to the celebration of Christ's arrival on Earth. It's Christmas time, I have everything I could ever need or want, my family and friends are around me, and yet my heart sinks. My emotions drop down to the floor because for some reason they tend to prefer to … Continue reading Advent: Joy
Prince of Peace... "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:7 NIV). The baby that lays sleeping in a manger, the man who flips tables in the synagogue, the Savior who hangs bloodied and beaten on the cross, this is the LORD … Continue reading Advent: Peace
Advent, the time of expectant waiting and hopeful preparation for both the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and his Second Coming in the future. I've always done Advent with my family, but I don't think I've ever really internalized the message or meditated on the meaning before. As I begin that process this … Continue reading Advent: Hope
He is tender with you and me. The love of God is so sweet, so lovely, so unimaginably complete. As I rest in the promises of His revealed character and covenant commitments, I am reminded again and again not only of the quantity of His love but the quality as well. Who could ever dream … Continue reading L O V E
God has given commands, and it can be difficult to see all that God asks of faithful believers and all that He requires for spiritual growth and maturation and still choose to have a relationship with Him. Part of the curse was that our lives would require us to work (which in the beginning was … Continue reading Read This When God Seems too “Needy”
"A new thing," He tells me. "LALALALALALA" I yell as I plug my ears. "I have bigger plans that require change." He holds out His hands to guide me. I turn my face away, pretending I don't notice. He closes some doors, He opens others. I remain at the shut doors, choosing to bang my … Continue reading A New Thing
