Making Molehills Out of Mountains
We build our molehills into mountains. We heap on worry and doubt. Carefully balancing the worst case scenarios we conjure up, we suspend them on... Read more
Tag: bible
Don’t Spoil the Surprise!
A few weeks ago, two boxes arrived in the mail with my husband’s name stamped on top. He hasn’t opened them. They are in the... Read more
3 Biblical Responses to Others’ Struggles
Jesus’ words are clear: “in this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). Often, harder than facing our own troubles is watching those we love... Read more
View from a Mountaintop
What is it about mountains? Moses met with God there. The Samaritans and Jews argued over which one people should worship on. People have called... Read more
3 Ways to Get Truth from the Head to the Heart
You might have heard the famous quote: “The longest journey you will ever take is the 18 inches from your head to your heart.” 18... Read more
What Can Separate Us?
Words like those in Romans 8:35-39 tend to come to mind and comfort us in deep hardship, like when facing death, demons, uncertain futures, and the depths... Read more
Battery Operated Faith
My husband is a fan of gadgets and tools. No surprise, since he makes a living fixing stuff. One might think the man loves all... Read more
Your No Is As Important as Your Yes
“All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” Matthew 5:37 Are you afraid of saying... Read more
It’s (Not) Going to Get Better
I’m not a pessimist. In fact, I tend far too much toward optimism. However, I’ve learned that belligerent optimism isn’t helpful when equally stubborn hardship... Read more
Millennial Identity at the Intersection of Faith
Born smack dab into the middle of the millennial generation, I caught the coattails of motivational campaigns to defy stereotypes just in time to ride... Read more