The devil wants all of your power. He creeps around like a slithering snake, ready to bite at your heels so you’ll get knocked down a peg. And the more he strikes, the easier it is to give in. The easier it is to believe that all you have are the lies he’s fed you. … Continue reading You Can’t Have My Power
Those were the words I finally allowed myself to say. There was this anger boiling within me, but I didn’t want to admit who it was boiling for. I was worn. Like a favorite toy a kid takes everywhere until it’s hardly recognizable. I thought if I wasn’t careful, I would surely crumble right there … Continue reading God, I’m Mad At You
The world is consuming. If I'm not careful, it'll swallow me whole with just one bite. It surely has tried. The noise is so loud, I often leave my phone at my bedside for hours to resist the urge to scroll and scroll and scroll. On good days, I can see it all and be … Continue reading Lead A Quiet Life
In every recalling of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, it is reported that He rode in on a donkey. Look up the definition of a donkey, and you'll find some pretty harsh words – like stupid and foolish. But in Jesus' eyes, He saw the donkey as peaceful and humble. And that's exactly how Jesus … Continue reading The Broken, The Better
Everyone takes a collective sigh of relief in January. The hectic bustle of the holidays is ending, and there’s this sense of starting over lurking in the minds of most. But in the same sigh that comes relief, there’s a sigh of sadness. Sadness that it’s really over. Another holiday season gone, and the new … Continue reading Our Moments
Just a couple months ago, I was excited to find more beachy decor for our home from my favorite store: Dollar Tree. It’s our theme all year round, but summer is the time that it’s in the stores for me to swoop up. And that I did! But as summer has come to a close, … Continue reading Seasons Come & Go
God is working. He’s moving. Every single day of our lives, God has a steady hand over all believers. And even when you don’t feel like He's working, He is. What I’ve had to face head on is how to continue to move forward even when what I desire hasn’t appeared. I don’t know a … Continue reading Thank You, God, For Your Steady Hand
Here’s the thing about admiration. It can be a good thing until it’s not. I can admire an actor or actress for getting high acclaim in a blockbuster film, an influencer for having millions of subscribers or a novelist for getting on the New York Times Best Sellers list. On a smaller scale, I can … Continue reading I Wasn’t Crowning God
Can I be transparent with you? I feel guilty. I feel guilty that I haven’t been devoted to my writing like I've wanted. You see, when the work day is done, and I’ve been writing for the job that I make an income from, my brain is fried. I’m not sure how I did it … Continue reading I Feel Guilty
Breathe. When you’ve done so much but it never feels like you’ve done enough. When your head is spinning as you’re standing still. When you’re living to do and not living to live. Breathe. When the lists get longer and longer. When you feel smaller and smaller. When you don’t know where the tasks start … Continue reading Just Breathe
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