When I was 14 years old, I prayed “God, break my heart for what breaks yours.” It was a prayer from deep in my heart and something that I prayed persistently. I expected that God would show me his heart breaks for those who struggle with addiction, or children without parents, or those who don’t… Read More What Breaks God’s Heart
“They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, ‘Hosanna!’ ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Blessed is the king of Israel!’” (John 12:13). Can you imagine what it must have been like to be in an environment where crowds were shouting praises to Jesus and… Read More Six Praiseworthy Traits of God
This week’s blog is going to be a little different from the normal. I wanted to focus on something close to my heart and share it with you- music! Music (specifically worship music) has become such an important part of my daily life. Not only do I listen to worship music in my downtime,… Read More Worship Songs You Should Be Listening to
“I am a Christian, but I don’t go to church.” Have you heard or said this statement before? I have heard it way too many times and it makes me sad. There are many reasons, ranging from not enough time to having to work to not feeling welcome. Each of these makes me… Read More Church is More Than a Building, So Treat it That Way
“Jesus replied: ‘“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments (Matthew 22:37-40).”’” … Read More Living Out the Greatest Commandments
Sometimes life just downright stinks. Don’t get me wrong; I believe God can give us joy during even the most difficult moments, but that doesn’t make the hurt go away. Even when we are walking in step with Jesus, we will experience hurt. We will experience heartache. We will experience pain, depression, and… Read More This Isn’t What God Intended
Last year around this time, I remember sitting with my friends and talking about how 2016 hadn’t been our year. We had all faced obstacles that left us feeling discouraged. For me, 2016 kicked off with the removal of my wisdom teeth, which came with complications that led to me not even being… Read More This Wasn’t My Year
God has some incredible plans in store for our lives. Looking back on my own life, my expectations this year have been surpassed. I’ve become a part of things I would never have dreamed. I’ve met some amazing people who have poured into me and kept me going throughout this year. I’ve gotten some insight… Read More Turn Your Limits Into Strengths
I firmly believe the moments in life that shaped me the most were ones when I was serving others. From going on a mission trip to Guatemala to collecting food for a homeless shelter with my youth group, all these moments put my life into perspective and helped me understand just how important… Read More Words of Pinterest- Week 4
Having a busy schedule is something I remember loving when I was younger. I always wanted to be doing something, and as long as that “something” was not at home, I didn’t care what it was. I enjoyed being busy. Now, as an almost eighteen-year-old graduate managing three jobs, preparing for college, and running a… Read More Balancing a Busy Schedule With An Ever-Present God
Growing up in a Christian family, I was taught from a very young age that I needed to love my neighbor (Matthew 22:39). I was told that I needed to love my enemies (Matthew 5:44). I was told to put others before myself. I learned the JOY acronym: Jesus first, Others second, Yourself… Read More Words of Pinterest – Week 1
In light of it being Halloween season, what better subject to talk about than fear? We all have fears. I’ll share some of mine- I have a tremendous fear of heights, I’m afraid of all bugs (regardless of their appearance), and I have serious claustrophobia. I don’t completely understand why I am afraid… Read More What Are You Afraid Of?
