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If you could have a superpower, what would it be?
Posted on May 27, 2018March 9, 2018 Growing in Christ

If You Had a Superpower…

You’ve probably answered the question before: if you could have one superpower what would it be? That’s a fun question, and it’s one that many... Read more

A sure foundation we have in Jesus! Compare to other types of foundations that are unstable or that don't last.
Posted on May 13, 2018May 2, 2018 Growing in Christ

A Sure Foundation

One by one. Ever so carefully. We stacked the pieces with fingers crossed. The tower stood tall, having occupied myself, a teenage helper, and several... Read more

Give Me My Due Or Else...a post about doing our God-given duty for His glory, not for our reward or recognition
Posted on March 11, 2018December 13, 2017 Growing in Christ

Give Me My Due or Else…

During one of my experiences working in a school, I encountered a new disciplinary system. Operating under the philosophy that positive reinforcement would encourage students... Read more

Posted on February 25, 2018December 13, 2017 Growing in Christ

3 Ways to Swap for Better Comparisons

Like it or not, life is made up of comparisons. We compare our food choices in order to make an informed decision about what we... Read more

Forgive them they know what they do Bible verse reflection
Posted on February 18, 2018February 19, 2018 Growing in Christ

Why We Should Forgive the Know-Nots

Some of Jesus’ dying words have befuddled me for a long time. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” –Lk 23:34 Umm,... Read more

Uncovering Ulterior Motives
Posted on January 14, 2018October 18, 2017 Growing in Christ

Uncovering Ulterior Motives (A Free, Simple Formula)

Sometimes our motives are obvious. Other times, we have ulterior motives guiding us, affecting our decision-making and discernment. For me, guilt has often been an... Read more

Posted on October 1, 2017September 6, 2017 Growing in Christ

Why The Best Route Isn’t Up For Debate

God was looking out for my safety the day Google Maps was invented. Before I could ask Siri to give me a detailed real time... Read more

Posted on July 30, 2017July 29, 2017 Growing in Christ

2 Good Reasons to Trade In Self-Esteem

I have a few qualms with the simplified self-esteem mantra “you are enough.” Mostly because the statement raises more questions than it answers. What are... Read more

Posted on July 2, 2017June 7, 2017 Growing in Christ

Don’t Miss the Dreams Already Come True

Once upon a hyper-proactive day, I wrote up a list of components of my dream job. In my mind, I sketched out exactly what the... Read more

Posted on June 4, 2017May 10, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

The Instrument’s Purpose

Whew. What a flute. What a paintbrush. What a keyboard! …Said no one awed in a concert, enjoying an art show, or mesmerized by a... Read more

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