Recently, I read C.S. Lewis’s account of his early years called, Surprised by Joy. In it, Lewis tells how he ended up becoming an atheist (as a teen) and what, ultimately, led him back to Christianity.
Read moreHow Our Prayers Need to Be Childlike
I learned something interesting about prayer a couple of weeks ago at church. Judah Smith was preaching and he said, (paraphrased) that with every example of Jesus praying in the Bible, Jesus started talking to God by saying Father or Abba. All except once. The one exception was when Jesus was dying on the cross and he cried out,
Read moreWhat I Learned About Making a Fearless Impact
I can’t say that I’m fearless (yet) but I do, more than anything, want to make an impact for the gospel. So I was intrigued by the title, Fearless Impact, a new course taught by my friend Alison. I want my life to be lived for Jesus- and I know that fear is an issue that can hold me back when I’m not fully trusting in Jesus.
Read moreSacred Stones
“Men did not love Rome because she was great. She was great because they had loved her. “
-G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxy
The statement above, in its context, is part of a chapter in the book, Orthodoxy, called “The Flag of the World”. Chesterton talks about going back to the darkest roots of civilization and how the cities that have grown great are all knotted around some sacred stone. First, honor is paid to a spot and later it gains glory. The chapter, as a whole, is setting up the case for Christianity and the doctrine of the fall.
Read moreFacing Your Fears With God's Grace
“You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, ‘I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along.’ You must do the thing you think you cannot do.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
Fear is completely natural. It serves a purpose. It’s there to warn us when we’re facing something that could harm us.
While listening to our fears might be a smart choice, when we operate from a place of self-sufficiency.
But, if we follow Christ, we understand that we are called to something more.
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Read moreHow to Let Go of Worry and Trust God. Look to Jesus, Book Release
Today, I'm excited to tell you that my new book, Look to Jesus: How to Let Go of Worry and Trust God is available, now! You can get it on Amazon in either paperback or Kindle formats.
I've included the introduction to the book below- so you can have a peek at what it's all about.
In celebration of this book's release (as well as the one year anniversary of this blog) I've put together a gift box of some of my favorite things. I wish that I could send one out to every one of you. I appreciate you all so much. The details of what's in the box, and how to win it, are at the end of this post.
Read moreWhat Makes the Bible Trustworthy?
How do we know the Bible is true? How can we place our trust in the scriptures as God’s Word? This is a deep topic that is far too complex to address adequately in a short blog post. There are many ways that we are given evidence that the Bible is more than just another book, and that it’s source which comes from divine inspiration.
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Read moreWaiting on the Lord: What Does it Mean?
What does it mean to wait on the Lord? I believe it’s another way of saying that we trust God. We trust him, as Lord in Heaven, who is in control of everything, to guard our life.
The promise that follows, in Isaiah 40:31, is beautiful. I love the imagery of my strength being renewed. Eagles wings, running without getting tired…I’ll take it all!
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Read moreHow to Hang On When You Really Want to Let Go
What an honor it is to welcome a dear friend, Melanie Redd, to share with you all today. For those of you who already know of this sweet woman, I don't need to tell you that the following words come from her heart. She's a lady who stands out as one of the most encouraging people I know. She's the real deal, people. She practices what she preaches. Please, be encouraged by her words- and then, go on and say hello, visit her blog. You'll be glad you did!
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