I’m sure you feel it too: the polarization. There are some pretty strong opinions on masks, police officers, public schools, health care, guns, etc. The list could go on and on. On both sides, I see people fighting to justify their actions, pitting themselves against other human beings, and causing distress. Hear me when I… Read More The Ultimate Balancing Act
I wasn’t sure if I wanted to share my thoughts on the recent events. Honestly, I’m scared that something I say will be taken the wrong way, I will say something out of ignorance, or I will hurt those that I love. It would be much easier for me to keep my thoughts to myself,… Read More Seeking Justice in an Unjust World
“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
There have been many periods in my life where, on any given day, I’ve found myself in one of two situations. I am either degrading myself and telling myself that I am inferior, or I am exalting myself and priding myself in my accomplishments. These two conditions seem rather different, but I believe… Read More A Roller Coaster of Lies
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
Lately, I’ve been noticing how God is transforming me by turning my pride into humility. I’ve had a lot of days where I’ve found myself saying, “If you make it through until the end of the day, tomorrow will be a fresh start.” Those days where my alarm doesn’t go off because I… Read More If You Don’t Humble Yourself, God Will
