Ah, the New Year—a fresh start, a blank page in the journal of life, and the perfect time to buy a planner you’ll stop using by March. (No judgment here; my 2023 planner is now a glorified grocery list.) But instead of chasing fleeting resolutions, let’s prioritize what matters most: spiritual goals rooted in scripture.Continue reading “Grow in God’s Grace: Spiritual Goals for the New Year”
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The Danger of Personalizing Scripture: It’s Not About Us, It’s About God
Years ago, when I was in a college church group, one of the leaders encouraged us to personalize scripture by inserting our names into the verses. The idea was that this would make the Bible feel more relevant, helping us embrace the message. I loved it – I even printed out a verse with myContinue reading “The Danger of Personalizing Scripture: It’s Not About Us, It’s About God”
Set My Hope on Jesus
You know that feeling when you misplace your phone? Panic sets in, right? You start checking every nook, retracing your steps, and thinking, “I hope I didn’t leave it in the fridge again.” (Don’t worry, we’ve all been there.) The hope we feel in those moments is filled with doubt – maybe we’ll find it,Continue reading “Set My Hope on Jesus”
Trusting God’s Voice: Lessons from Psalm 118
Have you ever stumbled upon a piece of scripture that just stopped you in your tracks? That’s what happened to me with Psalm 118:8-9. It says, “It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in humans. It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to trust in princes.” It’sContinue reading “Trusting God’s Voice: Lessons from Psalm 118”
the unveiling majesty
In moments of grief and solitude, we often find solace in the pages of our Bible. After my dad’s passing, I turned to the familiar words of Psalm 23, seeking comfort. As I continued to read, Psalm 29 unfolded before me like a tapestry of profound theology, stopping me in my tracks. Join me inContinue reading “the unveiling majesty”