Saints, Stop Apologizing 2/15/2023 - I don’t know what surely diagnosable disorder this could be defined by, but I do this really cute thing where I drastically under react to big things and over react to the smallest inconveniences in life. I think it’s part of my charm. As I’ve matured I’ve noticed that “I’m sorry” has become my defense mechanism. I use it to disarm the possible impression that I am anything other than a nice, Christian girl... Read more
Image Bearers 2/8/2023 - There is a phrase that comes from the Latin version of the Scriptures. The phrase has its origins in Genesis 1:27, wherein "God created man in his own image..." Imago Dei. This sets us, as humans, apart from all other creatures... Read more
Messy Beautiful 2/1/2023 - God has been prompting me to write this exact devotion for a while. I have been putting it off though. Because this one hits home, and it’s hard. It’s messy and it’s also beautiful. But mostly messy. This devotion is about grief. More specifically, losing someone you love. I know there are all kinds of things you can grieve, and I’m not discounting any of those. But this is about losing a person. I also got some help writing this from friends who have also experienced grief, so this was a collective effort... Read more
What Good Is It? 1/25/2023 - Do you remember Y2K? Many thought that when 1999 rolled over to 2000, all the computers in the world would cease to function and a domino effect of power outages, etc. would occur. Our entire family gathered at our house for the ball drop at midnight, flashlights in hand and held our breath. For the biggest non-event EVER!... Read more
The Enemy Thought He Had Me 1/17/2023 - There is a great song by Bethel Music and Zahriya Zachary called “Back to Life”, and there is one particular lyric that really moves me. And the enemy thought he had me, But, Jesus said, “You are mine.” ... Read more