Why is there so much hurt in life? Not getting invited to the social all your friend group attends.Your first love that isn’t really love, but how is a young heart to know.The rejection letter, even if it wasn’t your college of choice.Not getting a call back from the interview … [Read more...] about This is Going to Hurt Like Hell
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What to Look for When Finding a Church Community to Join
As a young adult who has moved to a new city and is newly married, I needed to find a new church to call home. I have only ever been a part of one church community since I was a little kid, so when I moved away it was important to me to find another church that I could become a … [Read more...] about What to Look for When Finding a Church Community to Join
Psalms 71:23 – Music to bond us with The Lord
“My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to you; my soul also, which you have redeemed,” Psalms 71:23. Music can be healing for some people and can shape their life. I find that when I listen to Christian music it helps me grow closer to Jesus through the lyrics. There … [Read more...] about Psalms 71:23 – Music to bond us with The Lord
In Order to Grow You Have to Let Go
Have you ever felt like you have a heavy weight on your heart or life because of a conflict with another person or yourself? You’re not the only one. Every day people face controversies or have issues that cause them to be angry, upset, or annoyed by another person or themself. … [Read more...] about In Order to Grow You Have to Let Go
God in the Mundane
The other day I was sitting on the floor watching my son play in his room. He sat there for about 15 minutes, picking up his toys, and playing with them in a way that a 9-month-old plays with toys, but what I most enjoyed was seeing his little wheels spinning trying to figure out … [Read more...] about God in the Mundane
Fearing the Future
We go through a million phases in life: childhood, adolescence, college, marriage, kids, empty nest, retirement. I’m on the cusp of empty nest. For years I’ve watched my friends cry rivers over their kids leaving home. This year it’s my turn (my eyes are getting a little sweaty … [Read more...] about Fearing the Future