Can I be honest with you about something? We live in a world that is constantly asking us to define ourselves. Social media wants to know our aesthetic, our brand, our story. Relationships ask us to perform and produce to stay relevant. Culture tells us our feelings are our truth and that being seen andContinue reading “His Name Alone”
Category Archives: Faith and Scripture
From Obligation to Offering
Serve Yahweh with gladness; Come before Him with joyful songs. Psalm 100:2 Can I be honest with you for a minute? When I hear the word serve, like really sit with it, my first reaction is not always gladness. Sometimes it’s more like: “How much is this going to cost me?” “Do I have theContinue reading “From Obligation to Offering”
Zephaniah 3:17: Is God Really Singing Over You?
Zephaniah 3:17: Is God Really Singing Over You? Let’s pretend we’re sitting across from each other with coffee. You’ve just told me how much you love Zephaniah 3:17. You’ve seen it on Instagram. Maybe on a print in someone’s home. Maybe it’s even been spoken over you in prayer. And honestly? It is a beautifulContinue reading “Zephaniah 3:17: Is God Really Singing Over You?”
Almost Right: When Word Studies Go Too Far
When “Almost Right” Isn’t Quite Right Recently, I came across a post on social media from a well-known leader in the evangelical women’s ministry world. The post was about the Hebrew word ezer in Genesis—the word often translated “helper” when God says He will make a helper fit for Adam. The message was beautifully written,Continue reading “Almost Right: When Word Studies Go Too Far”
When Scripture Feels Unfair: Why the Bible Demands Careful Reading
I’m reading through the ESV Chronological Bible this year, and right out of the gate, I was reminded why the early chapters of Genesis can feel so unsettling. These are stories many of us first heard as children. They were often softened, simplified, and wrapped up neatly for us. But when you return to themContinue reading “When Scripture Feels Unfair: Why the Bible Demands Careful Reading”