How I Became Free By Quitting My Pursuit of Personal Perfection
Making yourself perfect isn't possible. In fact, it'll lead you to a place of bondage. Here's how I became free by quitting trying to be perfect.
The Ultimate Goal is to Follow Jesus
The ultimate goal in life is to follow Jesus, right? Trusting God in this process is key to acquiring peace, while waiting for things to unfold.
Slowing Down to Explore The Benefits of Proper Rest
Why the addiction to being busy? It does become an addiction. We have lost the art of slowing down and enjoying the seemingly insignificant moments of life.
Don't Let Your Decisions Be Based Only On Your Feelings
If we live life based on our feelings, we will be tossed to and fro. But when we base our lives on God's truth and love, we become unshakable.
How is My Walk with God Right Now?
When we are not in communion with God, we are burdened, but when we walk with God, we experience the fullness of His promises.
What Love as a Force for Social Justice Looks Like
As St Augustine put it so well, “Where love is, what can be wanting? Where it is not, what can possibly be profitable?” Society’s approach to love, is that it is a chemical reaction that happens to you.
Mental Wholeness Instead of Mental Illness
Mental illness is real. Many people are told to pray it away, or dismiss others feelings on this serious matter. Please know that you are not alone.
One Main Reason Why Relationships are Important
God does not want us to go through life alone. He designs us to have relationships with other people. To grow and love people to become followers of him.
Being 'Normal' is Costing You More Than You Think
If you've settled for a normal life, you're missing out on being something more. For the sake of 'being normal' you're missing out on extraordinary living.
Embracing Vulnerability: How To Do It
There is a power in becoming vulnerable. When we see someone as vulnerable, we see that they aren’t always as ‘together’ as we thought they were.
Why Risen is Still One of My Most Favorite Movies
Have you ever watched a movie that inspires you everytime? For me, that is Risen. This movie always encourages my faith and strengthens my walk.
Why Do We Run and Hide from God?
After over a decade of walking with God, in various degrees and closeness levels, I see a few things in me, when it comes to issues. Certain habits I have.
The Story of Ruth and Boaz
The story of Ruth and Boaz offers several lessons on love. We can learn a lot from their trust, selflessness, and sacrifice.
My Mission and Ministry Trip to Albania
While on a mission trip to Albania, I discovered the power of ministry lies not in the overtly spiritual but in building relationships as Jesus did.
Sad Love Songs (Not Another One!)
Why is it that we are such suckers for a sad love song? Perhaps the pity party aids us in getting over how we feel, or does it just add to the sadness?
Jesus Died so You Can Have Healthy Relationships
The strongest foundation for healthy relationships is a right understanding of all that is available to us through Christ.
How One Missionary's Story Spoke to Me in a Big Way
This post shares one missionary's story that spoke to me in a big way. If you, like me, have ever had to overcome fear or had to express vulnerability, this is for you as well.
What Does True Confidence Look Like?
God calls us to trust Him. Take the time to get to know Him. He is constantly inviting us into a relationship with Him, unlike any other relationship.
True Beauty
Where does true beauty come from? It's not what many people think. We have a distorted view that beauty is strictly physical. It's bigger than just outward looks. True beauty goes much deeper.