Live Your Playlist
Songs speak to the soul. But does music move your heart to action? I’ve listened to “Goodness of God” by Bethel Music on repeat, almost daily, for the past two years. I know because it’s #1 on...
Category: Devotionals
Joy and Strength
We’ve been talking a lot about joy this week and how joy and happiness are often used interchangeably. But we know that there is a big difference between them. Happiness is an in-the-moment emotion...
When Joy Breaks Through
I vividly remember the first time I felt a super intense joy that could have only been from the Lord. I was a leader in our youth ministry in our little city church. We had taken the teens on a...
Living in Light
It seems like we live in a polarized world. Some days, I can’t check the news or scroll social media because my heart can’t handle the vitreal. Every issue has a side, and if you aren’t on the...
Tell Your Story
My dad once asked me why I was so happy all the time. He wanted to know what had changed my outlook.”My faith in Jesus,” I said He wanted to know more, but as a new believer, I did not think I had...
Kintsugi
If you or someone you know has experienced abuse of any kind, then you know the storm that follows: guilt, shame, fear, and a life hurdle that you didn’t expect and have no idea how to get over....
No Plan B
Sometimes we put ourselves in situations that go bad, even really bad. Other times, life does a sweep kick and knocks us off our feet. And sometimes it feels like someone is slowly removing the legs...
Opened Eyes
Saul was well known among Jewish leaders for his persecution of Christ followers. Now called Paul and infamous among spiritual leaders for his defense of Jesus, he spoke before kings to defend himself...
Shelter From The Crossfire
Social media gets mixed reviews. Some people like it. Some people do not. In my experience, it’s a great way to share updates with family and friends who live far away. It’s helpful to anyone who...