My social media break was less about breaking an addiction to posting and more about replenishing my soul with what gives lasting nourishment. I’ve dubbed it ‘inspirational content fatigue.’ Maybe you can relate to my cycle: Get on Instagram. Scroll…
peace like manna from our tireless Father
Having a baby opened up an entire realm of possible reasons to be anxious. Granted, any new role or position in life can do that, right? New job, new city, new dreams… new battlegrounds for a peaceful heart. All praise…
I’m tired of acting like a wolf who can’t keep up.
Funny title, huh? Stay with me. Have you ever heard the phrase ‘wolf it down’? I’ve heard it used in reference to kids stuffing their faces with birthday cake or myself when I’m enjoying ice cream because I’m the weird…
What’s better than consuming? Cultivating.
I heard someone say recently you can only be doing one of three things in any given moment: cultivating, creating, or consuming. Applying it to my own season of life, I’m convicted by habits lacking in cultivation and indulgent with…
the miracle of being kept by God
I turned 26 this week, and the day was great. As many do when their birthday rolls around, I tend to be reflective. Looking at the past year – how have I grown? what I have learned? what am I…
the wonder of simple prayers
“Prayer is the quiet, persistent living of our life of desire and faith in the presence of our God.” Andrew Murray The Bible says we have God’s Spirit inside us. In other words, there is someone by your side every…
the importance of ongoing prayer
“For he satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul He fills with good things.” Psalm 107:9 This year I have gone through a lot of change… I mean a lot. If I were to list the major life changes, emotional…
releasing more of me to receive more of God
I need a daily intervention for this reality: choosing Jesus means you live entirely for Someone else. Choosing Jesus changes the game from “you’re the best, you can do this!” to “God is the best. You can’t, but He can.”…
the first poem I’ve ever wanted to memorize
“Give me a new idea,” I said, While musing on a sleepless bed; A new idea that’ll bring to earth A balm for souls of priceless worth; That’ll give men thoughts of things above, And teach them how to serve…
you are covered from head to toe
Have you caught wind of Christy Nockels latest album, Be Held: Lullabies for the Beloved? I think the vision for this album is songs to sing over your children, but it is powerful and inspiring even for my 25 year…
the Psalm (and God) that is changing me
1 I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever. 3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness…
Redefining Ordinary
We need not be suspicious of what we feel in mountaintop experiences — but those feelings will fade. Instead, we must deepen our sense of wonder for the ordinary but uncommon gifts of God in all of life — especially…