At a young age, I was already convinced that friends were a waste of time. I had seen and experienced too many so-called friendships fall apart due to lack of genuineness. I followed my sister around like a puppy, watching her seek friendship with neighborhood kids and church attenders. All of them led to hardshipContinue reading “How to be an Amazing Friend: Revealing the Secrets of a Fulfilling Friendship”
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How Your Next Novel Will Change Your Perspective of God’s World
The below content is written by Lily Wallaker as a guest post. Thank you so much, Lily! If you’re reading this blog post right now, I’m going to make a somewhat bold assumption–you like to read. That love of reading probably extends to your love for books. Maybe you’re a sci-fi person, a romance reader,Continue reading “How Your Next Novel Will Change Your Perspective of God’s World”
What’s the Big Deal About Reading the Bible?
Reading the Bible is hard and frustrating at times. With this, we begin to wonder… Why is the Bible such a big deal? Is it sinful not to read it? These questions are not wrong to ask, but we must not let them linger. We have to put on our Biblical goggles and jump intoContinue reading “What’s the Big Deal About Reading the Bible?”
Finding Joy in a Broken Vessel
He peered at his body with seething resentment. It looked normal on the outside, but it continually failed on the inside. His thoughts helplessly wondered if everything would be okay. What if it was bigger than the strength within him? Health is a topic that I have avoided due to all the controversies, but IContinue reading “Finding Joy in a Broken Vessel”
6 Prayers for When the Future is Frightening
Have you ever wondered what the future holds? If so, I am sure you have experienced the gut-wrenching fear that accompanies it. There is something about not knowing that influences anxiety. Especially when bigger changes are involved (changing careers, marrying, etc.). It’s easy to say that God has it all in the palm of His hand. However,Continue reading “6 Prayers for When the Future is Frightening”
Shifting Our Focus: Choosing to Love When “They” Make it Hard
Before today, where you spend your time hoping that someday you’ll be able to overcome the diseased hate of the world, you were a little being. Your eyes were full of wonder, and your heart was full of fantasy. You understood not the world around you, yet loved it. You were able to love theContinue reading “Shifting Our Focus: Choosing to Love When “They” Make it Hard”
Defying the Cultural Norm of What is Worthy
There I was, enveloped by the dark, harping on the incredible achievements I could reach. If only I could display that I wrote for . . . then perhaps people would find my writing of substantial worth. If you’re a human being, there’s a 90% chance that you’ve developed a similar mindset before. This especially goes forContinue reading “Defying the Cultural Norm of What is Worthy”
The Humble Maidservant
And Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord, And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant; For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed. Luke 1:46-48 (NKJV)
Sunshine in the Haze 