“These are the times that try men’s souls…” On December 23rd, 1776, the American writer Thomas Paine published these memorable lines. Our young, fledgling country was facing its first true test of its endurance and willingness to persevere in the fight for freedom. After facing defeat after defeat at the hands of the larger, stronger, …
It’s OK If You’re Not Like Them
This one’s for you, my little sister in Christ. Yeah, you, who doesn’t feel like you fit in with everyone else (or at least most people). You, who doesn’t feel like you’re enough. Cool enough, fun enough, pretty enough, loud enough, quiet enough, smart enough, interesting enough… Yeah, I was you once. I know how …
What If?
Have you ever had a “what if” moment? That moment you know God’s calling you to do something, either for the Kingdom or in your personal life, and you wonder if you can do it. You sit back and think about “what if” you succeed at this thing He’s calling you to do. But have …
Even When I Can’t See It
One of my favorite worship songs, that somehow hasn’t gotten old even though I’ve sung it/heard it one billion times, is “Way Maker”. If you’re reading this and listen to Christan music, there’s a good chance you’ve already heard it (maybe even as often as I have), but for those who maybe haven’t heard it …
Misfit Heroes
Have you ever felt like you’re not good enough to be used by God? Like you’ve made too many mistakes in your past, or even in your present? You look around and think that others who are doing great works for the Lord must be perfect. Then you look at yourself and know you are …
The Point of the Process
Every living thing, even every non-living, inanimate object on this planet goes through some sort of process. Every organism is created and born, it lives then dies. Goods are assembled into finished products. Some things go through fascinating yet sometimes extreme processes in order to become what they are meant to be. Here’s a good …
No Story But Your Own
They say comparison kills. That statement couldn’t be more true. You know you’ve had those moments of seeing that perfectly edited picture of that couple on Instagram, or that girl with the perfect outfit, hair, eyebrows, and skin. You see them or her and think their life must be so… well, perfect. You get that …