“…so that you may believe.”

Over the past year, it seems that many people have died; many good people. The questions always lurk at the back of my mind: Why does God allow this? Why is it that so many people have to die? Many of them were faithful believers and kind-hearted people. Why them? I know the typical answer:…

A Blessing and a Privilege

When I was younger than I am now, having a family wasn't something I really gave much thought. Sure I had a crush here and there when I was a kid but the thought of "forever" hadn't really crossed my mind. Then it was like life began, so to speak. I started to think about…

Perfect Love Drives Out Fear

It's been a hot minute since my last post. Much has happened, but I'm here to talk about that this morning. I'm here to talk about love, or rather, perfect love. In fitness training it's been proven that it is something you have to keep up in order to continually experience the benefits, which include,…

Written on My Heart

Have you ever heard of that natural phenomenon, that when you spend more time with a person you begin to look, talk, and act more like them? It's true. I have found that the more time I spend with my fiance, the more I look like him, say things similarly, and even laugh alike. This…

Faithfulness to the Clouds

I love reading the Psalms. There's something so comforting about reading a form of prose that is so raw and authentic in dealing with the struggles I face every day and how God is able and willing to see me through all of it. This morning I read Psalm 57 which opens with a plea…

The Genealogy: The Broken Covenant and The Loving God

God and the people of Israel had only just entered into a covenant. If Israel were loyal to God, He would protect and lead them. Israel agreed to this all in one accord, of one heart and mind. They told God that they would be loyal to Him and Him alone. Then Moses climbed up…

I AM

Life has been rough, not going to lie. With homework and tests and deadlines to complete every week, it's sometimes tough to see the light at the end of the tunnel. But in this storm of discouragement and doubt, I've had a small glimmer of hope. This morning I happened to read from Mark 6:45-52…

Because of You

It's been much too long since my last entry. Feels good to be back even if it's sporadic. But hey, you know how life gets... I was reading in the Psalms this morning, it was a chapter I've read a dozen times over, but something I'd never noticed before caught my attention, and as I…

Genealogies: A Promise

Can you believe it? School for many people has already begun, and today begins my first day of classes for the next nine-ish months. It's another step in the journey, another chapter beginning, another page being written. I'll be honest, I'm nervous, but I'm also excited, especially since continuing on in Exodus. Unfortunately it's been…

Clothed with Joy

I'd say it's been a rough past couple weeks. Who knew that learning about oneself could involve so much pain and tears. But God has a way of turning that pain around. He has a way of bringing peace in the midst of the storm of my heart. Psalm 30:1-3; NLT1 - I will exalt…