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
Why is humility so important? We live in a world that is all about SELF—how you can improve, be more wealthy, look prettier, have more friends, be overall successful. If I’m honest, I spend most of my time thinking about...well...ME! But as Christians, we must change. We look at Christ’s example. And Jesus “emptied himself, … Continue reading To be holy is to be humble
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
There seems to be a class missing from college curriculum that everyone feels, but no one talks about. In fact, I've never heard of a lecture that covered the all-too-practical topics of choosing an insurance plans or how to consolidate finances once you're married. And let's not even mention the whole "having kids" thing! Somewhere in … Continue reading What Your Friends Are Saying About Life After College
I’ve been out of college for about 9 months now. I’ll be honest, the adjustment hasn’t been an easy one. Those university years were some of the best in my life—countless activities, new friends every week, schoolwork up to my eyeballs, internships, summer missions, Bible studies, leadership roles. You name it, I did it! After I … Continue reading What They Don’t Tell You About Life After College
The Christmas lights twinkled around the room as I plopped down on the futon across from my friend. Her quivering face told the unfolding story—her best friend was moving away. My mind flashed back to the night before, wrapping arms around another friend whose sobs begged for nothing more than to have a whole heart … Continue reading Christmas—Celebrating the Season of Change
The curvy back roads of Western Kentucky make for a great view of fall. Crisp leaves on tall trees begin to curl and color and fall, leaving leaf crumbs under tires and leather boots. On a particular Sunday afternoon drive, my eyes were drawn to a cluster of trees whose leaves bore only a smear … Continue reading On the Verge of Change
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