“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.” [Psalm 136:1] I love the word steadfast. I think it’s because I realize how very much I am not steadfast.Not much of this world is. Things shift quickly. Circumstances change. Our emotions? All over the place.But the love of the Lord? It is steadfast and…
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If you woke up this morning at a loss…Angry.Grieving.Disoriented.Overwhelmed. Take that as an invitation to put down your phone and pick up your Bible. There is no other comfort.There is no other peace.There is no other salvation.There is no other way…but Jesus. He is the way, the truth, and the life.And if we want to know Him, we must open…
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This verse has taken on new meaning for me lately. “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”— Philippians 4:13 I’ve always disliked how this verse was so continually taken out of context that I just glossed over the deeper meaning and encouragement for my own life in these words. But lately, I’ve found myself praying, “Help me…
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“My fulfillment depends on my answer…” Whew. Convicting. “If I trust Him, I will obey Him gladly.” Elisabeth Elliot Obedience in the face of disappointing others is h.a.r.d. Especially when you’re coming out of a lifetime of seeking to please others. Obedience when it’s hard to say yes is hard.Obedience when it’s hard to say no is hard. But friends,…
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I got out of bed, poured a cup of coffee, grabbed my Bible, and set my phone to the side. ♡ I read the daily portion for my assignment. Check. ✓♡ And then I picked up my phone. I opened Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Immediately, the Holy Spirit pricked my heart with conviction. I gently heard the conviction of the…
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