When I think about forgiveness in my faith journey, it seems like it should come easily. But the truth is, genuine forgiveness is often tough. While forgiveness may be difficult, it is one of the most powerful and freeing acts someone can experience.Let’s look at three parts of forgiveness: forgiveness of self, others, and God. Each is unique, but all are equally important when working towards hea...  Read More

Have you ever felt like you’re not equipped to encourage someone else in their walk with Christ? Maybe you’ve thought, “I mess up too much—how could I help someone else when I’m still trying to hold myself together?” If so, you're not alone. Many Christians feel inadequate when it comes to discipling or encouraging others in their faith.But here’s the truth: no matter where you are in your walk wi...  Read More

Did you have a favorite hiding spot or quiet place as a child? One of mine was at my grandparents’ house—in a closet that had access to the attic. There was a little ledge up there, just big enough for my sister and me to host tea parties. My grandma would sit on the step below and sip imaginary tea with us. But that spot became more than just a play area. It became a place I returned to when I ne...  Read More

One of my favorite TV shows is How I Met Your Mother. The perfect mix of rom(ance) and com(edy), the show is based around the main character, Ted Mosby. Over the course of nine seasons, Ted tells the tale of how he fell in love with his kid’s mother. However, this is not my favorite love story from the show – that would be the story of Marshall and Lily Ericksen.Marshall and Lily met on their firs...  Read More

Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.Colossians 3:16 CSB From Moses and the Israelites singing a song of deliverance after crossing the Red Sea to Paul and Silas lifting their voices in praise from a Roman prison, singing has been a vital part of the...  Read More

When we are asked the question, “What is that person like?”, we tend to list characteristics we know about the person. They might be funny, smart, kind, or even bossy. We often stick to what we know and what we’ve heard from others. These descriptions are our perceptions of people, and perception is the ability to recognize or understand something through our senses. Now, when we’re asked the ques...  Read More