Christians Shouldn’t Be Worrywarts
As a woman, it feels like worry is just baked in the cake, so to speak. We tend to be the ones who are left to figure out details to most things, attend to the moment-to-moment responsibilities of the day,…
Being The Invisible Wife
Former first lady, Michelle Obama, started a podcast this year. I’m not an Obama fan and haven’t gone out of my way to follow her new venture, but she continually ends up on my radar because she keeps saying things…
Yes, You Can (And Should) Be A Spiritual Mother
Mother’s Day is a tough day for some women because they have/had objectively bad moms while others are dealing with personal struggles concerning motherhood such as infertility, loss of a child, death of a mother, or a wayward child. In…
Sinful Pasts, Evangelism, And Hypocritical Christians
One of the hardest parts of being a Christian is telling other people about Jesus. We don’t want to be judged by others or come across as “crazy.” Not to mention, we fear that someone may ask us a question…
4 Things My First Church Got Right With New Believers
Any time someone is saved, we ought to rejoice. However, after we celebrate and praise God for His gift of salvation and rescuing that individual, there is more to do. New believers need guidance and, of course, discipleship. The local…
5 Reasons You Don’t Have Time For God
One of the biggest struggles I have in my Christian life is spending time with the Lord. Are you shocked? Disgusted? Well, sometimes I’m those things. Yes, I am in awe when I look at my life from before Christ…
5 Christian Things I Don’t Do
Christians are supposed to be set apart for God. We draw closer to Him and move away from the world. That is a natural part of sanctification, and we should expect all Christians to display this pattern in their lives.…
Christianity Is A Crutch For Weak People (Defending Christianity)
Christians, if they’re bold with their faith, are easy targets for criticism. It seems like everyone has something to say about Christianity, and everybody speaks as if they’re experts about our faith. Apparently, reading a blog post or two and…
Consider Bursting Your Christian Bubble
Growing up in a secular home and not coming to salvation until I was twenty-six years old has given me a relatively unique perspective in the local church. Most people with whom I have attended church grew up in or…
Seeing Yourself The Way God Sees You
What do you think of yourself? Do you like the person you’re becoming? Too few of us do. It’s my suspicion that a lot of us use the wrong metric when deciding how we measure up. God sees you, Friend,…
