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…
Is Jesus real to you? I mean really. As real as your best friend is to you. I believe so many people - even Christian people - understand Jesus as God, or a religion or a concept, but don’t have a grid for really knowing Him in a relationship that is personal, deep and interactive. I mean it…
Last year I decided that I want to start intentionally reflecting and keeping track of the things I learn in life and walking with Jesus each year, and I thought it would be fun to share it with you. So, here’s a sneak peek into the things I journal. I hope you learn from these too. 1. Rest is…
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…
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…
I think I know everything and I hate being told what to do. There’s a bit of that in all of us right? (Please say yes and make me feel a little better about myself, k?) :-) Jokes aside, the truth is there’s something in all of us that doesn’t like being told what to do and that thinks…
"You need a stronger prayer life." Those were the words I heard God impress on my heart in January 2007 when I asked Him if there was a particular area He wanted me to grow in that year. Little did I know that through responding to that simple phrase God would lead me down a path that would make prayer…
What does it mean to celebrate Easter? For some it might include a meal with family, candy, egg hunts, or attending church (or all of the above) depending on what you understand the season to mean. While I miss the days of waking up to an Easter basket filled with candy from my family…I mean from the Easter…