Shortly after I was saved, I bought a Bible and told myself that I would treat it as if I had never read it before. Slowly, but surely, I reread the stories I was told as a child and saw them through fresh eyes. When I came to learn what Reformed Theology was, I hesitated … Continue reading Are Your Beliefs Biblical?
10 Years of Sanctification
This April will be a special one. It will mark 10 years that I have been following Christ. I truly can't believe this anniversary has come so soon. That fateful day feels like just yesterday. Many of my anniversary posts are just a recounting of my testimony, and while those are great, this time, I'd … Continue reading 10 Years of Sanctification
Fulfill Your Ministry
One of my favorite Matt Chandler clips is the one where he talks about Mark Driscoll. Chances are, most people nowadays don't know who Mark Driscoll was. If you do, that's awesome. But if you don't, he used to be the pastor of Mars Hill Church. He was also the founder of the Acts 29 … Continue reading Fulfill Your Ministry
What Is Your Witness?
A friend of mine and I were recently talking about work and she told me a story about her former boss that I would never forget. Let's call my friend "Nicole" (to protect her identity). Nicole worked as a secretary at a large firm. Now, Nicole's boss claimed to be a Christian. He went to church … Continue reading What Is Your Witness?
Why You Should Sponsor A Child
By the time your done reading this blog, at least 150 children around the world will have died due to poverty. (According to UNICEF, 22,000 children die each day because they lack the means to afford proper care). Their deaths are preventable. Organizations like the one I work for (Expect Hope) make it their mission … Continue reading Why You Should Sponsor A Child
The Perfect Church
I miss my church in Phoenix. A lot. It's called New City and it's located in Central Phoenix, which is about an hour or more from where we live now. The pastor's name is Brian Krukenberg. He doesn't preach on a screen; he's live at the only "campus" in Phoenix. There's no fancy expensive backdrops … Continue reading The Perfect Church
Church Bathrooms
I'll never forget that day when I hid in a church bathroom for an hour and cried. It seems kind of ridiculous looking back, but at the time, it really affected me. See, it was my first time leading a small group. I was so excited to be with girls who wanted to learn more … Continue reading Church Bathrooms
When We Assume
“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in.” ― Isaac Asimov We all know that saying: "Assuming makes a [butt] out of you and out of me". And yet, we all have preconceived notions of what other people are like, especially … Continue reading When We Assume
Love One Another
"By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another" - John 13:35 Can we be real for a moment? Can we, as brothers and sisters in the faith, admit to each other that we have allowed a very serious foothold wide open for Satan? And what … Continue reading Love One Another
Blessed Beyond All Measure
It's funny how something like an iPhone can teach you about depravity. Yesterday, my husband and I looked into switching carriers because of a current sale they had with one of the newer iPhones. To be honest, I wasn't even researching the new one; this journey started with me looking into iPhones for someone else. … Continue reading Blessed Beyond All Measure
