Making Each Day a Bit Brighter
We like to believe in fairy tale moments, princess story endings and magical moments. We want to hope that life can be better than this. So when my pastor mentioned in brevity that “we don’t want a church filled with nice people,” I remember being completely stumped and caught off guard. To be completely honest,… Continue reading
It’s getting old. Chikagunya, that is. It’s day 10 and I really thought I would feel completely back to normal by now. But I don’t. I have pain in my hands and knees. Nothing like it used to be–but certainly not normal, either. I want it to go away. I long for normalcy again. Then… Continue reading
On Saturday, I returned from a missions trip to Haiti. I came back a bit beaten up this go around as my body is continuing to recover from the chikagunya virus, a mosquito transmitted virus. I can’t seem to quite shake it from my bloodstream. I’m on day 6–which should leave me shouting from the… Continue reading
Romans 8:28, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” It is really easy to shout this verse from the rooftops when things are going well. When our finances are in check, our relationships are on good terms, our family… Continue reading
I’ll be honest—ANYTHING scares me. It is such an all-encompassing; all-consuming, giganteus sounding word. It is a word that forms the foundation for Christianity. Being a Christian means that I will follow Christ…and do ANYTHING He asks of me. It is His call for us to obey. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will… Continue reading
What motivates you? No, I’m seriously asking…What motivates you? What drives you in life and compels you to keep going? What keeps you putting one foot in front of the other day after day? What is it that propels you to do your best? One of my biggest struggles is my aim to please. Yes,… Continue reading