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Sometimes the hardest part of the fight isn’t the battle itself—it’s what we’re up against. It’s what we’re fighting for. WHO we’re fighting for. Unfortunately, we don’t physically see the spiritual realm—all we see are our struggles: bills stacking up, bank accounts being drained, the conflicts in our relationships, the anxiety that keeps us awakeContinue reading “The Fight”

Ordinary. I sort of detest that word. I’ve never felt like I was built for the ordinary. The ordinary has always felt wasteful, boring, fleeting. I see this great big world, and here I am—a little speck of nothing in my ordinary life. Those thoughts stir up some negative feelings, which always come with convictionContinue reading “The Ordinary”

When starting a new endeavor or journey—in my case, biblical counseling and a stronger pursuit of writing—it’s normal to wrestle with fear, doubt, and apprehension. It’s scary to put yourself out there and chase dreams. The exposure and vulnerability can feel so overwhelming at times. You open yourself to the judgment of others—friends, family, evenContinue reading “Still Small Voice”

Do you ever feel that when things are going well, you can’t fully enjoy them because you’re just bracing for something bad to happen and ruin it? And when things aren’t going well, does it seem as if they’ll never get better? It’s as though we rob ourselves of joy by foreboding it. Why doContinue reading “Foreboding Joy”

“When He had finished speaking, He said to Simon, ‘Now go out where it is deeper, and let down your nets to catch some fish.’” Luke‬ ‭5‬:‭4‬ ‭(NLT‬) The story behind this verse really makes me pause and reflect. Jesus was preaching along the shore of the Sea of Galilee when He noticed a coupleContinue reading “Go Deeper”

What is humility? This world teaches us to look cool, crave the spotlight, prove ourselves, get ahead, and outshine others—but the Bible teaches us quite the opposite. It calls us to humility. It points us to Jesus—the One who humbled Himself even to the point of death. Humility is kneeling before the Lord rather thanContinue reading “Humility”

I was sitting in my car, waiting for my daughter to get out of a class, feeling as if I’m just not entirely sure about anything anymore. Sometimes everything seems so fragile, unsteady, and uncertain. It’s like I don’t quite know where I’m going or what I’m doing. It can leave me so uneasy. ButContinue reading “My Constant”

Sometimes my writing inspiration comes from just one single word. It’s as if God plants something so simple in my mind and says, “Here—work with that. Write about that.” Today, that word is cling. It comes from my constant hunger for, and complete reliance on, Jesus. As I go through my days and my life,Continue reading “Cling”

Lately, I’ve really been trying to view my life as a race. It helps me stay focused, knowing Who and what I’m running for. It also helps me remember that this life is temporary and I’m only passing through.  1 Corinthians 9:24 tells us to always run as if we are striving for firstContinue reading “Running the Race”

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.” Psalms‬ ‭23‬:‭4‬ ‭(NKJV‬‬) When trying to envision walking through a valley, here’s what comes to mind: It’s a very low place, with rugged terrain andContinue reading “The Valley”

“For we are powerless against this great multitude which is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” 2 Chronicles‬ ‭20‬:‭12‬ ‭(AMP) I once prayed with a woman who kept crying out the words, “I just don’t know what to do” over and over again. It wasContinue reading “Our Eyes Are On You”

I was randomly thinking about how algorithms work on social media. You just keep getting more of what you give your attention to, right? If you start clicking on specific things, more of the same things will continue to show up. It made me think of our relationship with God—it only deepens as we giveContinue reading “Algorithms”

“So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭15‬:‭58‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) This is one I feel I need to read and meditate on often lately. It’s far too easy to lose sight ofContinue reading “Who Really Matters”

Choose the narrow gate. “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.” Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭13‬-‭14‬ ‭(NLT‬‬)Continue reading “The Narrow Gate”

Drowning. Life can sure feel that way at times. Like you’re barely keeping your head above the water. Like you’re losing the strength to swim—to fight. Like the water is starting to make its way into your lungs and you’re gasping for air. Like you’re about to give up and you can only hope toContinue reading “Drowning”

“For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living waters, And hewn themselves cisterns—broken cisterns that can hold no water.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭2‬:‭13‬ ‭(NKJV)‬‬ Jeremiah 2:13 speaks to forsaking God—the fountain of living waters, and replacing Him with carnal solutions—broken cisterns. It illustrates people turning from God to seek fulfillmentContinue reading “Broken Cisterns”

I woke up this morning with such a strong urge to write about weakness. I really wanted to share a word of encouragement for anyone who might be feeling weak—mainly because I was wrestling with it myself all weekend. I’ll never be ashamed to admit how weak I feel at times. To me, it onlyContinue reading “Weakness”

I was studying at the library while I was waiting for my daughters to get out of a class. I would love to share some of my notes because they’re just so good. Psychoanalysis tells us to look inward and backward—to dig in and trace back. But God tells us to look forward and upward—lettingContinue reading “Forward & Upward”

It’s funny how I’ll sit down in the morning with a cup of coffee, excited and ready to write, and then suddenly I’m faced with the dreaded writer’s block. It’s like my mind either goes completely blank or is too cluttered for me to focus—usually the latter. Then I’ll do something as small as justContinue reading “Beautiful and Purposeful”

When it feels like the world is against you, remember that God is still on your side. That is where your strength should come from. Romans 8:31 (NKJV) says, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” And Hebrews 13:6 (NLT) tells us that we can say with confidence, “The Lord is myContinue reading “God is For You”

“Don’t you realize that you become the slave of whatever you choose to obey? You can be a slave to sin, which leads to death, or you can choose to obey God, which leads to righteous living.” Romans‬ ‭6‬:‭16‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) I’m in the book of Romans a lot. Not only because it’s a personal favoriteContinue reading “Spiritual Reality Check”

“We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.” Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭3‬-‭4 (NLT)‬‬ Romans 5:3-4 is yet another passage in the Bible that tells us to rejoice in our troubles. ItContinue reading “Rejoice”

I inadvertently came across this verse recently, but boy did I need to read it and share it with some others. Genesis 50:20 (NLT) – “You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.” I sure canContinue reading “Intended For Good”

Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew‬ ‭11‬:‭28‬ ‭(NLT‬‬) This is an open invitation for you to come find rest in the Lord Jesus Christ. He’s inviting you into a personal relationship with Him. He’s inviting you to comeContinue reading “He Will Give You Rest”

Let’s quickly talk about being overwhelmed. I’ve been feeling pretty overwhelmed lately—not so much from bad things, but just from too many things. Just a lot of stress and changes happening all at once in my life. I was just about to turn to the Bible to see what God had to say to meContinue reading “Overwhelming Goodness of God”