Music news is buzzing today with the sudden suicide of Linkin Park frontman, Chester Bennington. Fans alike were shocked to hear the heart-breaking news. Even those who may not have known every lyric to every song, felt the sting. Bennington was a rock superstar who took his own life at 41. If you've ever under … Continue reading Tomorrow is Not Promised
Prayer prer/noun a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship. "I tell you, you can pray for anything, and if you believe that you've received it, it will be yours." - Mark 11:24 In this scripture, Jesus tells us that our prayer is powerful. He … Continue reading The Power of Prayer
The new Netflix original series "Thirteen Reasons Why" is blowing up everywhere. Based on a book by Jay Asher, Thirteen Reasons Why centralizes around the suicide of a 17-year-old high schooler, Hannah, and her audio suicide note From episode one, I was hooked. There are so many real life scenarios that teens and adults face these … Continue reading 13 Scriptures that Support 13 Reasons Why Real Life Issues
I recently started a study plan entitled "Freedom From All Fear." It covers everything from peer pressure to worry. In the last couple of days, I've been focusing on not worrying about the big scary world but instead focusing on Jesus' homecoming. In Matthew 24, Jesus prophesies about the wars and terror we see on … Continue reading Living Like Christ Is Coming Tomorrow
All my life I was taught to make decisions. To create my own destiny and carve out my own path. I was never taught to follow...until I decided to follow God. Over the years, I had gotten used to calling my own shots. To make the same mistakes over and over and hope someone how … Continue reading Learning to Follow
Some days seems to fly by while others appear never-ending. For those days that I am struggling to make it, I have few go to scriptures that encourage me to push through. Whether you're struggling with a person or a feeling, I hope these will help remind you that God loves you and always offers a … Continue reading Scriptures to Get Through Rough Days
So here's my story. I've debated over and over if I was ready to be vulnerable enough to share it. It's a little nerve-wracking because I'm allowing so many into this personal story. But after sharing with my congregation and within women's events, I've learned to embrace my trials. Warning: this is a long story … Continue reading Jesus Saved Me
For the last several months, my church as been going through a 1 Peter series. We've dived into the history, gone verse by verse and even been challenged to ask the hard questions. After reflecting on the entire study, I've been able to solidify my 1 Peter promise of living a beautiful life. There are four … Continue reading My 1 Peter Promise
The holiday season is upon us and 2016 is wrapping up. With a tree filled with presents and a fridge filled with desserts, I've begun reflecting on what this time of my life really means. 2016 has been filled with blessings and heart ache. God has been molding me into a wife and stronger disciple. But … Continue reading Reason for the Season
As Christians, we are foreigners to the world. We belong in Heaven. 1 Peter instructs and encourages us to embrace our heavenly citizenship (1 Peter 1:1-2) and never take this gift for granted. We are given a new birth in Christ that radically changes us. "Jesus answered, "Very truly I tell you, no one can enter … Continue reading Living by Your Heavenly Citizenship
