Let's dive into the final two myths in this conversation. (If you haven't read them yet, here are Part 1 and Part 2) Myth #5: There’s a “biblical definition” of manhood and womanhood. Here’s what I mean by that statement. I’m not saying there are no differences between men and woman at all. And I’m not saying we can drift…
***If you haven't read it yet, find part 1 of this blog post here. Let's jump back into our chat. ;-) Myth #3: Dating is dangerous. In Church circles you’ll sometimes hear the topic of Christian purity culture come up, for better or for worse. It’s a movement that was intended to help Christian teens follow God’s ways on sexuality…
Let’s cut to the chase. This isn’t a relationships advice piece. There are plenty of other Christians with online ministries and more importantly in your real life who could do a better job of that. :-) I’m not in a relationship–you may not be either–but what you and I can speak into and consider, regardless of relationship status, is the…
We all go through things every day that weigh on our hearts. Grieving the loss of a loved one, an opportunity, or a dream. Making a huge decision. Change. Financial struggles. Dry seasons in our walk with God. Emotional pain. Strife in cherished relationships. You name it. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a “huge issue” in order to cause…
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…
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…
We know that during Christmas Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. It can be so easy to do all the Christmas things and not pause to meditate on Jesus and why it's so significant that He came. The Christmas story reminds us of basic truths about the nature of Jesus and His purpose in being born, but there's something…
In the story of the wayward son told by Jesus in Luke 15, we learn from the character of the older brother how we should celebrate with God when people come to faith in Him instead of being cynical. From the character of the younger, wayward brother we learn some truths about ourselves and what we’re like before coming to…
I shared this in an Instagram post recently, but it's been impacting me so much I wanted to put it into a short blog post for you! Just wanted to share a few quick thoughts on why your prayers for other people matter and how to make praying for others a part of your life. Our Prayers Make A Difference…
Hearing the Bible taught at church is a major part of our faith. As followers of Jesus, we gather regularly around the teaching of the Scriptures. A lot of us hear the message at church, take in information, maybe even have our hearts moved a little and then never think about it again. I know I’ve done that. So, here…