Pretend that you dropped off the map yesterday and that you have no idea what went on. Now look at these pictures below. What country would you say this is? What would your gut reaction be about who and what this was about? Be honest. Whose civil unrest and violent riots? Whose tear gas and … Continue reading Where is this? Who are we?
One of Those Days
So 2020 has basically been one giant blob of "one of those days". You know the ones. Where you just want it to end. Where you might as well just go to bed right now because you are going to get absolutely nothing done. A day that is so stressful and exhausting that all you … Continue reading One of Those Days
“Healthy” Cookies
Not really healthy at all because they contain a stick of butter and tons of sugar. But all the things I added make me feel like they are not as bad as other options out there for dessert. Unsweetened coconut flakes. 50% less sugar dried cranberries (cuz I'm too cheap for the no sugar ones). … Continue reading “Healthy” Cookies
Do Not Trust Your Anger | Desiring God
You cannot truly follow Christ without feeling anger over sin and injustice. And you cannot truly follow Christ and unleash every angry impulse. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/do-not-trust-your-anger A call to anger like Jesus had in the temple. Anger over sin and injustice and pain and suffering. But instead of lashing out and sinning, we must … Continue reading Do Not Trust Your Anger | Desiring God
Weatherman 0, Weather 1
Spent a whole day working volleyball tryouts. It was great! I forgot how much I missed the game. But I’m exhausted. And I just want to get home. Take a hot shower. Get in my cozy pajamas. Wrap up in my fuzzy blanket. Eat dinner and go to bed. When my phone alerted me this … Continue reading Weatherman 0, Weather 1
Loneliness Has Been My Faithful Friend | Desiring God
What if loneliness was not the enemy we thought, but a strange friend meant to lead us to more of God? — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/loneliness-has-been-my-faithful-friend As a single Christian female, who is almost 30, with many friends who are also still single and over 30, this hit really close to home. For some reason, somewhere, … Continue reading Loneliness Has Been My Faithful Friend | Desiring God
Can the Pandemic Be an Answered Prayer? | Desiring God
Can a global pandemic be an answer to prayer? Yes, if we are praying for more than physical health and safety. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/can-the-pandemic-be-an-answered-prayer
Who Is the Fairest in the Land? Lessons for Young Men on Attraction | Desiring God
How many single men today overlook wonderful Christian women because they’re looking for all the wrong things? — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/who-is-the-fairest-in-the-land I used to be afraid to say this because I was afraid of messing it up. Because I was afraid that it was too old fashioned. That I would be ridiculed. Or that I … Continue reading Who Is the Fairest in the Land? Lessons for Young Men on Attraction | Desiring God
Is God Judging the World? | Desiring God
God gave us the book of Revelation to tell us not only about the future, but about the present — including the current pandemic. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/is-god-judging-the-world With everything going on recently, all I can think is that Jesus needs to return. Sin and evil seem to be loose and running rampant in this … Continue reading Is God Judging the World? | Desiring God
Prayer Will Win the Nations: Three Ways to Pray for Missionaries | Desiring God
Missionaries need us to support them financially and send them strategically. But more than anything, they need us to pray for them faithfully. — Read on http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/prayer-will-win-the-nations
Heaven is my Home 