When I worked at Amscot, a check cashing place in Florida, we were often told the phrase "trust, but verify". It meant that, which we were to trust our customers when they gave us checks to cash or proof of a job for payroll advances, we were to also verify that the checks were real … Continue reading COVID-19: Calm Yet Wise
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
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 Road Is Narrow
Yesterday, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I came across an article about Michael and Lisa Gungor. Honestly, I probably would have scrolled passed it had one word not been in the preview; Atheist. Surely, "atheist" and "Christian artist" typically don't go together, so I clicked the link and decided to see why … Continue reading The Road Is Narrow
The Comparison Trap
I really struggle with comparison. I don't know if it's in my DNA or if it's a result of the way I was raised, but one thing I know for sure is that I have always, and still do, struggle with comparison. And only recently have I truly realized just how ugly that can get. … Continue reading The Comparison Trap
The Gates of Glory
Sin is a cancer and we are all sick. The other day, my husband and I finally got around to watching Annihilation. For those who haven't seen the film, it's centered around this mysterious life-force called the Shimmer that appeared out of nowhere and is spreading. Fearful of what could happen when it overtakes towns … Continue reading The Gates of Glory
All My Hope Is In Jesus
Today, I don't have a fancy post. I don't have a verse I want to focus on or a direction for a blog post. Really, today, I just want to remind you, my brother or sister in the faith, of one truth that God has been reminding me of lately: God is good. Our God … Continue reading All My Hope Is In Jesus
Phases
I've always loved flying in planes For me, the best part is getting to see landing and takeoff from the window seat. These last two plane rides were no different; well, except for one thing. I could tell very clearly that I was entering a new phase in life. While I was sad to see … Continue reading Phases
Sight Through Stained Glass (Part One)
The other day, my daughter received an interesting toy at a fast food establishment. It was a set of cards with animal facts on the backs of them written in blue ink. However, the facts were hidden by a red pattern. In order to make it clear and legible, you had to put this red … Continue reading Sight Through Stained Glass (Part One)
