Even before we found out we were expecting, we knew that being a parent of any child is a wonderful and weighty responsibility. We both have good parents active in…
identity
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…
resurrection vision: letting every sense of your humanity send you deeper into Jesus
I was teaching a group of 7th-8th graders, reflecting on Easter’s truth, and it came out of my mouth before I even really knew what it meant: “in my time…
interrupt anxiety with praise
Sometimes the wonder of Jesus Christ wells up in me so strongly I want to cartwheel and weep at the same time. Does that ever happen to you? It wasn’t…
worldly influence vs. Spirit influence
“A steady diet of [these] worldly influences will shape our view of what is valuable, what is beautiful, and what is important in life.” Nancy Leigh DeMoss The these this…
I needed a new reason to exercise…
… so I asked God for help. I’m trying to include Him in even my small decisions, instead of just running to Him when I faltering under the weight of…