Matthew 11:28-30 tells us that Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my …
God’s been working on my heart lately. Like everyone else, I’m busy. I have two primary jobs as professor at two universities. I also host this blog and write content and create products. I’m also a wife and mother. I have a house to take care of, like everyone else, …
If you’re like me, you’ve wondered, “Am I growing in faith enough?” I feel like I read, study, and pray, but sometimes it feels like I’m just stagnant. At times like this it’s so tempting to compare myself to the Christian women I follow on Instagram. Even as I type, …
Encouragement for Growing in Faith Without Comparing Read more »
My walk with God has changed over the years. Raised a “holiday Catholic,” I was introduced to a personal relationship with Christ from my college roommates. Since then, the relationship with Him has certainly grown. And while our relationship with Christ is unique from all other relationships, in many ways …
What It Looks Like to Walk Closely with God in Everyday Life Read more »
I love beginnings, but I’m not so in love with endings. Beginnings are so fresh with possibilities! At this time every year I have high hopes for what’s to come and you may, too. Probably the thing I want most is to hear God’s voice this year, especially now that …
How to Hear God’s Voice When You’re Starting a New Year Read more »
When a New Year Doesn’t Feel New A few years ago, we had several losses all in one year. We lost a pregnancy, a dog, and my husband lost his father and his grandmother. It was a very rough year. And while I was hopeful for the coming year, I …
Bible Verses for a Fresh Start with God After a Hard Year Read more »
Are you longing for a daily habit of Bible reading routine that is sustainable? I can relate. While I love early morning Bible reading, some years I’m more consistent than others. Factors like whether I had small children at the time, my work and stress level, and the amount of …
Many people understand that faith and the Bible go hand-in-hand. Yet many people don’t know where to start – with reading the Bible or with faith. While it’s possible to have faith without reading the Bible, it’s a faith that won’t get you very far. Today I want to talk …
I love prayer. It connects me to God and helps me know that I’m not alone. I hate that God doesn’t always say yes to my prayers. I understand that He knows better because He sees the bigger picture and has an amazing plan. If God didn’t answer your prayers …
What to do When God Didn’t Answer Your Prayers This Year Read more »
There are seasons when God feels close—and seasons when He feels quiet, distant, or even completely absent. If you’re in a difficult time in your faith right now, I want you to know something first: you’re not broken, you’re not failing, and you’re definitely not alone. I’ve walked through a …
Falling Away from God & Bible Verses to Find Your Way Back Read more »
