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 our lives. We have watched friends parent and disciple their…
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…
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 as a Christian, I have had a difficult time reconciling…
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 until the gospel of Jesus entirely captured my mind and…
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 author is referring to includes television, friends, magazines, movies, and…
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 something big. So I prayed, “God, please show me why…
