The Inconvenient Requests of Christ

I am an inherent and natural planner. I thrive on routines and structure; so much so, in fact, that friends who think they’re planners start to wonder if they’re actually spontaneous after spending time with me (hi MLee!). That’s how much I mess up the curve. There are definite pros: I know how to be […]

Content with Our Part of the Story

I want to be indifferent to my part in the story God is writing as long as I’m in it, as long as I’m in Him.

Devotional Thoughts

The past three months have been busy, and the past two weeks (somehow) even busier. Two weddings, moving to a different continent, transitioning into being a wife… Amidst this, I’ve been unlearning the idea that an (required) hour a day (in Bible study, prayer) keeps the devil away. That is, I either have a set […]

A Difficult Focus: Better Thoughts

This is one of the most sensitive topics I’ve encountered with people. People’s opinions range from calling every screen the devil, to asserting we are above being influenced and can consume anything…Most recently, I decided that moderation was fine.

Childlike Faith (Feat. My Favorite Little One)

Faith is not the feeling of things unseen, it is the belief in things unseen.

Do Not Take to Heart

Thus, “do not take to heart everything people say,” because even you have allowed anger to get the better of you. Knowing that we’ve done the same softens the blow, but it still hurts. Hurtful words hurt. Because what if…..they’re true?

Cherished Plans: But God, I Want This

But what if Jesus says no? What if my cherished plans are refused? All the studying, acquisition, and saving. What if Jesus says no to everything I’ve worked so hard for?

3 Things I Wish I’d Known as a Younger Christian

You have a lot ahead of you, but I want you to know three things. I won’t ruin all of the surprises, but here are three to better shape your mental framework.

God Can’t Forgive Me (Yet): When You Just Sinned

It’s too close to the time I deliberately walked away. I need passed time and forgiveness, because the latter can’t happen without the former. Right?

When You Feel Frayed

There are dead stalks everywhere, still rooted firmly to the ground. I took one in my hand and twisted the end of it. It splintered, revealing dozens of small connections within itself. I bet I could break it.