Knowing God beyond the fear

A blog on understanding God’s goodness is mightier than His wrath.

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Will joy really come after my pain?

A blog on “getting through” in Jesus.

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Can I truly be ‘clean’ forever?

A blog on fresh starts in Jesus.

How exercise helps me love myself as God loves me

Daily exercise has been helping me understand that taking the time to breathe, to stretch, to feel the glorious wonder of muscles and tendons and skin all working together in a beautiful dance of flexibility and rhythmic movement, is a beautiful reminder of the blessings God has given us. As Psalm 139:14 reminds me about the Lord, “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

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Learning to cling to God

Instead of clinging to God in seasons of trouble and pain, we often seek relief elsewhere. And it works for a while… But then the waves begin again, and we find ourselves floundering once more in a repeating cycle, lost at sea and seeking relief anywhere but in the One who can grant that relief. That’s when learning to cling to God is the only thing left—and the only thing that really works, in the end.

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How I’m kickstarting my prayer life

A blog on getting back into the habit of focused, intentional, prioritized prayer.

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Can people tell I’m a Christian?

Forget the Bible T-shirt or the cross necklace—people usually see Jesus in you when you reflect this one critical trait. My blog, “Can People Tell I’m A Christian?”

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Can feeling broken help make me whole?

When we're on our knees, sometimes that's how we truly understand our need for Jesus. My devotional this week explores whether feeling broken can help make me whole.