Setting Boundaries with Social Media
When I think of the relationship that so many of us have with social media, the word that comes to mind is dependency. Even though [...]
5 Verses to Cultivate Joy
Joy, one of the fruits of the spirit, is seen many times throughout the Bible. But sometimes, it’s hard to remember why we are joyful. [...]
What is Freedom?
If you want to talk about a word that has as many different connotations and definitions as there are people in the world, let’s just [...]
When You’re Having Doubts
Sometimes, doubt and faith find themselves hand in hand. I’ve been thinking a lot about how God understands our doubts. This passage in Mark 9, [...]
Waiting on The Lord
There’s no getting around the fact that for many of us, being patient is hard. Things like waiting for the light to turn green or [...]
Choosing to Forgive
Choosing to forgive is a phrase that can bring up a lot of negative emotions: fear, anger, sadness, disgust, or just plain numbness. When I [...]
Freedom in the New Year
As a new year begins, another opportunity arises to start fresh. We as a society have decided that the start of a new year gives [...]
Boundaries During the Holidays
After ten years, I am finally no longer the lone in-law in my wife’s family. Ten years of navigating boundaries around the holidays as the sole outlier has taught [...]
5 Scriptures for Hope During the Holidays
The holiday season is usually a time associated with lots of joy! Loved ones come together, traditions are shared, and times of fellowship are just a few of the things that people look [...]
“Me Time” Redefined
Home is my comfort zone. I find solace there. It's where I am not subject to the needs or demands of anyone else and can [...]
Thankful for the Little Things
With Thanksgiving being right around the corner, it’s only natural to begin thinking about some of the things I am thankful for. So, I asked myself, what are the [...]
The Truth
Being ourselves seems so simple, but it’s pretty hard when we do not know what makes us….us. In the past, it was hard for me to be [...]