So recently I walked into a movie theater for a night out with some friends and I left having encountered God. I saw The Greatest Showman (which you NEED to go see if you haven’t!). The film is a musical about the birth of show business inspired by the life of P.T. Barnum, an American showman and founder of…
Several months ago, I remember getting really frustrated at an article I read that some “Christian” site had posted about a mainstream singer and how their music is “dragging a generation to hell.” (which is not true by the way, but that’s a conversation for another day) You might know that music and entertainment is my passion and I…
I LOVE to read! And books that strengthen my relationship with Jesus are my favorite! I also love sharing books that have impacted me with other people so that they can be encouraged and equipped too. That’s the inspiration behind the Book Reviews section of this blog. Me, recommending books to you, that will help grow your faith, and connect you…
***For a companion post, read my blog 8 Blogs & Videos for Christians Deciding What to Do About Halloween Some people might think asking questions like “should Christians celebrate Halloween” is just an excuse for believers to justify compromising with culture or a lazy attempt by Christian pastors and influencers to stay culturally relevant. I disagree. I think any sincere…
You know you should pray. You even want to pray, but you go to actually pray and you don’t know what to pray for. Sound familiar? It happens to all of us. I’ve been a follower for Jesus for over ten years and I still run into “dud-moments” when I go to pray sometimes. Good news, friend! The Bible has…
Here are my thoughts on Upward, Inward, Outward by Daniel Fusco and why you should read it. What’s It About Upward, Inward, Outward: Love God, Love Yourself, Love Others by Daniel Fusco is based on what Jesus referred to as the greatest commandment: loving God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength and loving your neighbor as yourself. (Mark…
Note: Since the writing of this book review, Jarrid Wilson has tragically passed away. He devoted his life to helping people know Jesus and to providing resources for people to find hope and victory in the area of mental health. You can learn more about Jarrid's organization, Anthem of Hope, here. Here are my thoughts on Love Is Oxygen by…
“The world starts changing when the Church starts praying.” That’s a bold claim, isn’t it? Do you believe it’s true? That’s a lyric from the song When We Pray by Tauren Wells, which, FYI, is about to be your new jam if it’s not already, and is also a great song about the power of prayer. God calls His people…
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash How are you holding up in college? How’s your faith holding up? Honestly. College is an exciting, foundational season of life. It’s also a challenging one, especially for Jesus followers. I graduated in 2012, but I work today in college ministry and I still think about lessons I learned during my time as a…
A while back some friends and I got together for a movie night. After MUCH deliberation over what movie to watch (we’ve all been there, haven’t we?), we got so close to choosing a movie everyone agreed on…until one friend objected because it included some content that was disturbing to his conscience. I remember getting so internally frustrated with…