I had just finished talking to Mason about my next blog post on patience as we pulled into the Chick-Fil-A drive-thru line. I groaned as I realized our line was 5 times longer than the other lane. I impatiently tapped on the side door grumbling to Mason for what felt like an eternity before it … Continue reading Patience for now and the future
Several ago, many of us set a new year’s resolution to be more “intentional.” The only problem with that goal is that we have no idea what intentionality really is or what it should look like in our day-to-day lives. Sure, “intentionality” is so broad that it could really mean anything you want it to. … Continue reading The goal of intentionality is to look like Christ
We all have those people in our lives—they may be frustrating or disappointing, absent or a little too present. Then there are those people we are jealous of who seem like they’re just too perfect. There’s the people who hurt us and the people we’d like to forget. Whether they are a close family member … Continue reading Have you prayed for them?
God has already placed people in your life who need to hear about Him. Each of you reading this post has a specific sphere of influence—a group of people you interact with every day who are in need of the knowledge and encouragement that comes from Christ alone. This world of brokenness needs the gospel … Continue reading Sharing your faith
Guest Author: Sharon White Who doesn’t savor a romantic boy-meets-girl love story with a fairytale ending? “And the two lived happily every after…” music fades. The illusion of falling in love instantaneously with Prince Charming has been planted in the hearts of girls from fictional novels to animated Disney movies. While it is a natural … Continue reading The True Happily Ever After Story
If you only had the things today that you THANKED God for yesterday, what would be left? This question came to life for me many years ago when my dad came to me with a proposition. "For every item you can write down that you are genuinely thankful for, I will pay you a nickel," … Continue reading 5 Reasons to be Thankful
How often do you PAUSE your day to REMEMBER GOD? Designated quiet times are so important, friends, but tonight I want to talk about something else. Think with me for a moment about the last time you paused during your workday computer to remember the Lord. Think about the last time you consciously recalled a … Continue reading Pause and remember
Be cautious of what you LOVE, because it defines who you BECOME. After watching certain TV shows, listening to certain songs or podcasts, or being around certain people, it’s easy to find myself mimicking the behaviors of the things/people I love the most. Love is a wonderful thing, and God allows us to enjoy many … Continue reading You become what you love
To the girl in waiting...I’ve been in your shoes. I watched friend after friend turn their crush into reality, a steady boyfriend by their side. I day dreamed of prom dates that never were and went with “groups” to more events than I can count. I longed for cozy movie nights and star gazing, hand … Continue reading To the girl in waiting
I woke up in the middle of the night recently. That never happens to me. Here’s why. I felt anxious and my mind was racing with all that’s happening in our world. In my dreams, I kept seeing the faces of people protesting, pleading for change. When I woke up, I flipped open my Bible … Continue reading True change begins with your heart
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