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Posted on March 13, 2017April 7, 2017 Idolizing Knowledge {Series}

Knowledge Isn’t All Powerful (4/6)

  This post is the 4th in a 6-part series on Idolizing Knowledge. Read the rest of the posts here. Guest directory info is available... Read more

Posted on March 6, 2017April 7, 2017 Idolizing Knowledge {Series}

Knowledge Isn’t Complete (3/6)

  This post is the 3rd in a 6-part series on Idolizing Knowledge. Read the rest of the posts here. Guest directory info is available... Read more

Posted on February 13, 2017April 7, 2017 Loving Others

Untangled in Love

I never thought I’d be one for mushy stuff. Anyone who’s heard my commentary during chick flicks knows I’m not a romantic. But there’s this... Read more

Posted on February 3, 2017April 7, 2017 Book Reviews

Frustration, Faithfulness, and God’s Timing + CD Giveaway

One of the unique differences between Christian artists and the majority of other musicians is openness about the muse for music. Christian art is about... Read more

Posted on January 29, 2017April 7, 2017 Loving Others

Motivation for Long Days at Work

When I’m exhausted by the thought of putting one more second of time into producing something for someone else, to someone else’s standards, according to... Read more

Posted on January 22, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

When Your Manna Tastes Bland

Last year, I had my wisdom teeth removed *gag.* The surgery went well, but there were complications during my recovery. I’ll spare you the gory... Read more

Posted on November 20, 2016 Faith Sin Lies {Series}

Lie 8: Sin Should Be Left In The Dark

(A series on lies sin tells us to tempt us and trick us. Read the whole series here.) We don’t like to look sin in... Read more

Posted on October 20, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Loving Others

I Wish American Christians Made A Bigger Deal Out of This Election

  With all the chaos breaking loose over this election, I wish we were making a bigger deal of it as Christians. So many of... Read more

Posted on August 31, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

#1 Way You’re Doing It Wrong

How does a Christian grow in their faith? We like to start by building ourselves up in the Lord when we work our praying and... Read more

Posted on August 28, 2016April 8, 2017 Faith Growing in Christ

Facing the Big “What If”

I recently had the privilege of sharing a brief devotion with a bunch of teenage girls. Weeks in advance, when I asked the Lord what... Read more

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