Pursuing God with Heart, Head, and Hands
What do a Wholehearted Christian Life and a Great Ministry Internship Program Have in Common? They’re both holistic. I see strong parallels between the elements needed for a wholehearted Christian life and that of a great ministry internship program – or...
Don’t Be Nice to Others (Be Kind Instead)
I was at work one day, not feeling well. My co-worker noticed and asked me what was wrong. I asked him, “Why do nice people always get the short end of the stick?” What he said in response has quite literally changed the trajectory of my life. He said, “Don’t be nice....
Be Still
In my last year of high school several years ago, I had the opportunity to share a reflection on Psalm 46:10. From that moment on, it became one of my favorites. It is one of many verses in the Bible that reminds us that the world may be falling apart, but the Lord...
From Messy to Grace
Life is messy. It’s full of ups and downs, triumphs and failures, joys and sorrows. As human beings, we’re no strangers to the clutter of our lives. We make mistakes, we stumble, and we carry the weight of our imperfections. But there is hope in the midst of the...
How to Recognize + Prevent Spiritual Abuse
Spiritual abuse, religious abuse, and church hurt are a few terms that you may have heard recently. The mention of spiritual abuse is becoming more common as people share their experiences. It is not something to be taken lightly as someone mentioning abuse is...
A Call to Worship
Why do we worship? Worship, deeply rooted in the Scriptures, is not a routine, but a dynamic expression of our faith. It connects us with the Lord Jesus Christ on a deeper level than just our voices being lifted up. In the Psalms, King David exemplifies worship as a...
The Best Life: A Life with God
At the age of 22, I heard, understood, and accepted the gospel of Jesus Christ for the first time. Up to that point, my life had been lived for my own pride, pleasures, and worldly passions. As a brand-new follower of Jesus, I had to navigate this newfound faith and...
I Keep Sinning, Is There Something Wrong With Me?
One of the remarkable aspects of embracing a relationship with Jesus is the cleansing of our metaphorical whiteboard. All the sins on it are wiped away. However, what if, over time, we find ourselves accumulating new marks of sin? Is there a point where God might look...
