2024 has been the hardest year of my life emotionally and spiritually. It started with a revelation from God that I struggle to view Him as Father. I can connect with God the Son and Holy Spirit, but there has been a block for me when it comes to God the Father. And God graciously…
How is it that, in the midst of great suffering, there are people who still rejoice? How, in the wake of great loss, are there those who continue to have hope? These are valid questions, questions that many have asked but likely few have found answers. The answer is simple: we must count it all…
Welcome to the third and final part of the “Battling Perfectionism” series! If you haven’t read part one or part two, make sure to check those out before you continue with this one! In this last installment, we will be looking at eight practical tips to help you overcome perfectionism. Some are more difficult than…
When Jesus died on the cross, he not only took on the payment for our sins, but also provided a way for us to rise up to a state that is worthy of entering heaven. And in heaven, there is nothing but perfection in the eyes of God.
DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor, psychologist, psychiatrist, or any other mental health professional. Anything stated here about the causes of perfectionism is based on my own experiences, research, and conversations with professionals and others. Please seek professional counsel if you struggling to overcome your own perfectionism or mental illness! Battling perfectionism is something I…
If you’re anything like me, you’ve had many moments in life when trusting God becomes quite difficult. I have been blessed by the fact that faith generally comes easily to me, but that doesn’t mean that it’s never faltered. It’s hard to put complete trust into someone you can’t even see, especially when that someone…
I had the great privilege of going to the Asbury Revival at Asbury University in Kentucky the weekend before last to partake in the incredible move of God that is happening there. I have so many thoughts about what is happening not only at Asbury, but on campuses all over our country, so I wanted…
Photo by Before the Foundations Photography One of the greatest places to find hope and encouragement during all of life’s troubles is in the Word of God. There is nothing better than diving into the Bible and letting the Lord reveal new and amazing things to you! As wonderful as it is, I know there…
The very first Bible verse I remember my mom having us memorize was 2 Timothy 1:7, which says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind” (NKJV). I couldn’t tell you why she wanted us to memorize this one before anything else,…
I saw a Facebook post today that has completely shifted the way I think about earthly suffering. In the post (you can see it here), the writer described how Mary, mother of Jesus, was the ultimate example of God giving and taking away, of trusting that the pain was all for something greater. As I…