Love words?

There are so many words in Scripture that can comfort and encourage. I wonder if, like me, one of the first verses that comes to your mind in these situations is Romans 8:28. But has this verse become too easy to quote? Has it become a band-aid verse we reach for when we don't know what else to say?

Often in our walk, we find ourselves wondering what God’s will for us is in certain situations. When we love God with our heart, soul, mind, and strength, we will understand what his will for us is and how we can live it out in everyday decisions.

These four small words were a Holy Spirit reminder that I could let go.

We may struggle to see how this story serves us today, with seemingly endless sustenance offered as we scroll through stunning, startling, surrogate pleasures. But sit in a moment of silence; sequester your heart in a secluded space for a second.

From stone tablets engraved by the finger of God to the mouths of men passed down to their children; from scrolls rolled in leather to codices made of papyrus and wood. From the Book of Kells to the Latin Vulgate printed on Gutenberg’s press, God has preserved his words to us over thousands of years. But why?

Waiting can feel like a dark and endless tunnel with no light at the end. If we’re not careful, fears, questions, and what-ifs can pin us permanently beneath a little gray cloud. But if we peek outside that tunnel, step out from under that cloud, and look to Scripture, we can find a more hopeful way to wait.

Sometimes I walk into church feeling like such a fake ~

Before, I began with a problem, then searched the Scriptures for help. Now, I want to start with the glorious truths of Scripture, to focus on his revealed Word and presence that are the solution to any concern.

If you're ready for more hope in your reading (and fewer F-bombs), this list is for you!

Fiercely faithful, devoted and diligent. Innocently impulsive, loud and loyal. Oh, Peter, how you loved him, with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Like me, do you find yourself gravitating toward books, articles, and podcasts to help make things better? Maybe it's time again to read about how to stop our relentless striving and rest in the grace of God.

You could've made the leaves turn black; instead, You gave us Autumn.

Whether someone's criticism is constructive or not, God’s goal is always to make us more like Christ. Before jumping to our own defense, we can ask God to reveal the truth.

We had made our plans and envisioned the day, but the excruciating truth was that we could not control the river.

A one-word prayer, prayed from a humble heart, can be powerful—not because of the word itself, but because of the trust embedded in it for the one whose strength stands behind it.

Some days, it seems like we fail in every area. When these things happen, are we disappointing God? Is he looking down on us with his arms crossed, shaking his head, or rolling his eyes? Here are five reasons to believe he is not.

What can we learn from those on the journey both behind us and ahead of us? Grace.

With God, nothing is “just” anything. Every act of kindness, faith, obedience, and love–no matter how big or small—matters in God’s economy. That’s what Jesus taught and modeled for us.

draw near and consume take up and eat, savor the sweetness of hope, of peace, of truth. For winter will come.

For those of us looking for peace and freedom from perfectionistic tendencies, I recommend the following books.