“…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…

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…

God Laughs at my Enemies

I've been struggling a lot with being afraid of things my whole life. I'm afraid of struggle, confrontations, a hard life, change, and so much more. Fears are one of my top enemies in life because they ruin my days and plague my sleep. I wish I could tell you concrete step-by-step instructions on how…

Zero Benefits to Worrying

This morning I was skimming through some old entries in my journal and my eyes caught a couple verses from Exodus 14:13, 14; NLT. The scene is just before the Red Sea is parted to allow the Israelites through, and the Egyptians are hot on their tail. The verses say: 13 - But Moses told…

Lord, I’m Coming

It's a slippery slope leading away from Jesus. This was something I always knew, but perhaps never fully understood until I found myself sliding. I thought I was fine just reading my Bible every morning. I thought I was fine just praying over my meals and once or twice throughout the day. But thinking I…

He Heard Me

Sometimes it feels like all there is in life is trouble, chaos, and the complete opposite of peace and rest. The older I get the more decisions there are to make. What do I want to do with my life? Where do I want to go? Who do I want to be? What people do…