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July 2016

July 21, 2016

Together 2016 Recap

This past Saturday, I attended the Together 2016 conference on the National Mall in Washington...

July 14, 2016

How To Find Joy When Life Hurts…

Life hurts. No one is beyond the touch of pain, although some feel it deeper...

March 2016

March 21, 2016

You Are Loved!

Recently, I was having a conversation with one of the pastors at my church in Washington...

February 2016

February 09, 2016

Is God Really Good?

I'm so excited to welcome one of my dearest friends to Patheos today - Anna...

January 2016

January 21, 2016

Interview with Passion Worship Band

Passion's newest album, Salvation’s Tide Is Rising, featuring Brett Younker, Chris Tomlin, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Redman, Crowder, Christy...

December 2015

December 29, 2015

Questions to Help You Love God and Others Well in 2016

I have a love / hate relationship with the beginning of a new year. My...

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...

August 2015

August 21, 2015

The Kind of Woman I Want to Be

I want to be a Godly, faithful, committed woman. I want to be controlled by...

August 18, 2015

The Steadfast Love of God

Charles Spurgeon is perhaps one of my favorite authors of all times. His writing beautifully...

August 11, 2015

Interview with Chris Tomlin – Worship Night in America

Chris Tomlin kicked off his Worship Night in America on Saturday, August 8th in the sold out venue,...

July 2015

July 28, 2015

The Latest Planned Parenthood Video Takes You Inside The Lab Where They Harvest Baby Parts

The latest of a series of investigative videos from The Center for Medical Progress was...

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 06, 2015

A Man, His Music and His Mission

I stumbled across Jon Griffith music one day while I was browsing NoiseTrade. If you haven't...

April 2015

April 23, 2015

How To Die Well

Death Death is a part of life. The first Adam brought sin and death into...

April 13, 2015

The Road From The Head To The Heart

I've been wrestling with the Lord this past week. Lord, I know how I should respond when...

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...

February 2015

February 27, 2015

What Can Christians Do About ISIS?

ISIS, also known as the Islamic State has been the talk of nations, politicians, and...

February 13, 2015

50 Shades of Grey: Here’s What The Men Have To Say

Enough people have pointed out that the book and movie are pure garbage and filth,...

January 2015

January 28, 2015

To My Birth mom – On My Birthday

Yesterday, I celebrated my 24th birthday. All weekend, and on my birthday, I spent...

January 14, 2015

Does My Christianity Change the Way I Approach My Work?

Editor's Note: This post is part of a symposium between the Faith and Work Channel and the Evangelical...

December 2014

December 10, 2014

What Does Jesus Want for Christmas?

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

November 2014

November 10, 2014

Welcome to Joy Indestructible!

Welcome to my first post from my new writing home - Patheos. I'm extremely honored to...

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...

September 22, 2014

Contentment1

In the past, when people talked about contentment, I used to get annoyed and aggravated....

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...