Is Your Joy Safe? 3 Misconceptions about Joy
We all long to experience joy. Do we opt for safe joy when Jesus offers full joy? When I was a little girl, I didn’t wear that many dresses. On the occasions… Read More
Why Your Best Days Are Ahead of You
When we’re tempted to look back and think our best days are behind us, God knows better. Every once in a while, I like to clean out my closets and drawers. Like… Read More
Dare To Be Who God Made You
Do you ever wish you were someone else or lived another life? Faith dares us to be who God made us to be, right where we are. Last weekend, I arranged a… Read More
Get Rebellious To Become Lifegiving
Once I realized I had nothing left but my faith, something very peculiar happened. I started started becoming a little bit rebellious. To become lifegiving. I had reached an important crossroad in… Read More
Right Now Matters & So Do You — Surviving The In-Between Time
A lot of everyday life is spent surviving the “In-Between” time — en route between where we are to where God wants to be. Without faith, we’re only left with the daily… Read More
Can Setting Goals Become An Addiction?
“That sense of newness is simply delicious. It makes new the Bible and friends, love… and God himself.” ~ Temple Gairdner The life of faith involves a lot of waiting. How do… Read More
Gremlins: What Do You Feed Your Stories? (The What-If Faith Barista Jam)
** Will You Vote For Me? ** I entered the The Million Miles Short Film Contest and would appreciate your vote! The person with the most votes wins! Everyone can vote once… Read More
Driven By Pressure or God’s Pleasure?
“I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run, I feel His pleasure.” ~ Eric Liddell, Olympian and Christian missionary The first time… Read More
Fasting A Dream — When Life Throws A Wrench
“Many things I have tried to grasp, and have lost. That which I have placed in God’s hands, I still have.” ~ Martin Luther The idea of fasting has often appealed to… Read More
Third Day: Surrendering For the First Time
The desire for life to continually be new doesn’t wane with age. Love will not allow this longing to be beaten into submission. Artist: Third Day Album: Revelation Year: 2008 Title: Born… Read More
The Scent of Being Loved
It’s easy to admire others for their talent and their wit. But, don’t forget it’s you that God loves, so don’t trade it for some schtick. [ Today’s post is Part I… Read More