This is Part 2 of a three-part series on my journey away from the influence of the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, you may want to start there to follow my story from the beginning. Part 2: Slowly Drawn In—When Worship Feels Right but Theology is Off The NewContinue reading “My Journey Away from NAR (Part 2)”
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Singleness: God’s Sovereign Plan and Faithful Provision
Let’s be real. Singleness is one of those topics that comes with a whole lot of opinions, unsolicited advice, and awkward family gatherings where someone pats your hand and says, “Don’t worry, your time will come.” (As if I had been panicking this whole time!) Whether you’re single and thriving, single and struggling, or justContinue reading “Singleness: God’s Sovereign Plan and Faithful Provision”
My Journey Away from NAR (Part 1)
Part 1: The First Encounter – The Church That Shocked Me If you had told teenage me that one day I’d be sharing my story about getting shoved by a pastor, I would have laughed and gone back to my hymn book. Yet, here we are. Whether you’re here because you love NAR (New ApostolicContinue reading “My Journey Away from NAR (Part 1)”
Understanding Cessationism: Part 3
Unity in Truth—Fostering Graceful Conversations About Cessationism Ladies, we’ve reached the third and final post on this series on Understanding Cessationism! If you’ve been with me from the start, thank you for taking this journey—and if you’re just joining me, don’t worry! You can catch up with the earlier posts: Post 1: The History andContinue reading “Understanding Cessationism: Part 3”
The Lord Reigns: Reflecting on Inauguration Day
Yesterday marked the inauguration of President Donald Trump, a moment that brings a variety of emotions to many across our nation. Personally, I am encouraged and optimistic about his return to office, believing it reflects God’s grace upon our country in many ways. From addressing the sanctity of life to upholding the God-ordained distinctions betweenContinue reading “The Lord Reigns: Reflecting on Inauguration Day”