I have a family member who is going through health stuff right now that has completely changed the way she lives. Before this flare up, she was able to do all the things most of us take for granted, such as going for a run or spending a whole day at the zoo. Right now, [...]

Our world throws around the word "love" a lot. We love chocolate; we love sports; we love our friends. But what does love even mean? God's Word, the Bible, helps us understand what love is. True love comes from God because “God is love” (1 John 4:8, 16). In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul paints a [...]

There are times when we are in the midst of a really heavy and difficult situation, and something happens that causes us to laugh. We could be mourning someone we lost, but a memory of them brings us joy or is funny to us. God knows what it takes to get us through tough times, [...]

It's not often that I eat out, but this one time in February was especially memorable. I was in the drive-thru of a burger joint with my mom. “Want anything?” she asked. I said no, but when I smelled my mom's perfect burger, I changed my mind. Thankfully, she was patient and turned around. But [...]

A friend changing schools. A sibling getting married. A family member moving to another time zone. It's hard when people we care about leave the rhythms of our everyday lives. Even if we're happy for them, even if we know the change will be good for them, it can still leave us feeling like part [...]

Do you sometimes feel insignificant? Perhaps someone made a remark that hurt you deeply. Criticisms regarding your intelligence, background, appearance, or beliefs can be distressing. Or you might live in a household where praise is sparce, and it seems like nothing you do is good enough. We all have different circumstances, yet low self-esteem can [...]

Does silence ever make you uncomfortable? It makes me uncomfortable sometimes. Especially when I am trying to get to know a new friend. I often feel nervous when there is a lull in the conversation, leaving an awkward silence. And although it is not a sin, we probably all know someone who talks like silence [...]

No one enjoys getting hurt, but because we live in a world that has been broken by sin, we get hurt often. Sometimes, this hurt comes from other people. The ones we trust the most, and are closest to, can really mess with our life. People can push us around and use us. They can [...]

"Praise the Lord!” the man yelled. “Here comes the authoress!” The man was Pastor D. L. Moody, a well-known teacher an evangelist, and he was introducing one of the most prolific hymn writers in the United States of America, Fanny Crosby. Her hymns had touched and inspired millions who attended his church revival meetings. She [...]

I live far from the ocean, but I loved each trip that I have been able to take to it. I love watching the waves come in and hearing them hit against the shore. I love the color of the water. I love walking in the sand. I also enjoy trips to local parks and [...]