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September 2016

September 20, 2016

One Of The Most Influential Spiritual Habits

As I was spending time with the Lord this morning, I was reflecting on one...

April 2016

April 22, 2016

My Redeemer Lives!

Charles Spurgeon's meditation on April 21st was such a sweet reminder of the intimacy of our...

February 2016

February 11, 2016

The Key to Successfully Living the Christian Life

Charles Spurgeon is near the top of my list for favorite authors and pastors. Known...

December 2015

December 21, 2015

Interview with Laura Story

Laura Story, artist of some of the most well-known and beloved songs including "Mighty to Save"...

December 09, 2015

What Does Christ Want for Christmas?

During this Christmas season, I've been going through John Piper's advent devotional entitled "Good News of...

October 2015

October 30, 2015

How Should A Christian Think About Halloween?

Growing up, my family never celebrated Halloween. While I doubt many Christians would say that they...

June 2015

June 15, 2015

Elisabeth Elliot – Her Life and Influence (1926-2015)

Elisabeth Elliot slipped into eternity this morning at the age of 88 years old. (Photo from ElisabethElliot.com )...

June 09, 2015

Love People by Listening Well

Do you want to to influence people? Do you want to make friends with anyone?...

May 2015

May 26, 2015

How To Win A Man

I bet the title of this post caught your eye! Due to some circumstances in...

April 2015

April 28, 2015

Things You Need To Know About Same-Sex Marriage

I was just at the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). My apartment is six...

April 09, 2015

How To Be A Beautiful Woman

I had a lesson in vanity recently.It’s spring time, and summer is fast approaching when...

April 03, 2015

What’s so good about “Good Friday”?

Today is Good Friday. The day that Christians reflect upon Christ's death on the cross. Why is...

January 2015

January 07, 2015

How To: Memorize Scripture

One of my goals for my relationship with the Lord is to memorize scripture. I recently...

October 2014

October 01, 2014

September Joy Project

September was probably one of the busiest months I've had to date. While I'm exhausted...

September 2014

September 30, 2014

Dear you – A letter for the hard days

This morning, I took an extra hour and snuggled down into my blankets with a...

August 2014

August 26, 2014

10 Reasons Why a Christian Guy is Better…

I haven't read the book, "Fifty Shades of Grey", but I watched the trailer. Well,...

August 20, 2014

10 Things I’m Grateful For…

This summer has been one of unusual trial and difficulty. Yet more heart wrenching news was delivered...

July 2014

July 29, 2014

Look To Jesus…

Looking to Jesus Hebrews 12:2 It is always the Holy Spirit’s work to turn our...

July 15, 2014

Soooo….how are you?

"How are you?" That question is asked quite frequently of all of us....

July 11, 2014

That Time I Became An Aunt…

7 o'clock came and went.... No one came. 7:15 rolled around... Still no one. ...

July 07, 2014

And the bride wore white….

I am not married, engaged or even dating. However the topic of marriage has been...

June 2014

June 27, 2014

My current favorite album – and a GIVEAWAY!

I love music. I'm almost always listening to something, even if it's just background music while I...

June 06, 2014

Where Are Your Eyes?

Where are your eyes? It's not secret that my heart has been hurting...

June 03, 2014

Wait For The Lord…

Charles Spurgeon is one of my all-time favorite authors and I wanted to share a...

June 02, 2014

Finding Joy When Life Hurts….

I can't remember my heart hurting anymore than it's hurting right now. My youngest sister is...

April 2014

April 15, 2014

Be Still

I said goodbye to a group of friends I'd met up with for dinner with...

March 2014

March 31, 2014

Trust Me

This evening, I walked the 10 minute walk home from the metro in the dark...

March 26, 2014

Two Things That Shape My Life

I'm sitting in front of my computer, snuggled up with a cup of tea, twiddling...