8.7.19 Desert

Luke 1:80 "The child grew up and became strong in spirit, ad he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel." John the Baptist was classified as the greatest man born of a woman (Matthew 11:11). What an incredible title to be given! But even one of the greatest men …

7.17.19 In the Moment

Philippians 4:11 "...I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I find myself." Family gatherings, church gatherings, school gatherings, you know what these have in common? The questions. So many questions are asked, "Do you have a boyfriend yet?" "Where are you going to go to college?" "Are you and your girlfriend going to …

7.3.2019 Lemons

"...for your heavenly Father knows you need them. But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness and all of these things will be given to you as well." Matthew 6:32b-33 We have all heard the saying: "When life gives you lemons you make lemonade!" My birthday was this week and I can honestly say it was the …

6.19.19 Looking Ahead

Hebrews 11:1 "Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen." Have you ever had those periods of life where things aren't going so well and you just yearn to go home? Not home as in your house with your family and your dog (although I have that sometimes), …

6.12.19 Idolatry

"As long as you want anything very much, especially if you want it more than you want God, it is an idol."  A sermon at my church a few weeks ago opened my eyes to what exactly an idol is and how they can affect our walks with Christ. We all struggle with idolatry but it …

6.5.19 Patience

James 4:15 "Instead you should say, 'If the Lord wills, we will do this or that.'" It has been too long, friends. I am grateful to say the Lord is allowing time and energy to invest back into my passion project! I am so excited to be sharing His love with you all again. And, …

2.12.19 Serving Two Masters

Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money." Serving two masters is something I never thought I was doing myself, until recently. It can take a …

1.30.19 Wildflowers

Matthew 6:28 "...Observe how the wildflowers of the field grow: they do not labor or spin thread." People experience God's presence and power in many ways. For me, I experience God in nature. My family has never been the outdoors type, we never went camping or hiking, but we have gone on many road trips. …

1.16.19 The Tempter

 Matthew 4: 8-9 "Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor. And he said to him, "I will give you all these things if you will fall down and worship me."We are on this earth to live for God and to glorify …

1.2.19 Opportunities

2 Peter 3:9 "The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." When it comes to the New Year, we reflect on all that we have accomplished in the past twelve months. We look …