Jesus: Obedience

If I had to describe Jesus’ characteristics, qualities, personality, whatever word you would like to choose, I’d for sure use the word “obedient.” In today’s culture obedience seems shunned upon; it’s not rebellious enough, nor is it the latest fashion. But if faith—or a better word, trust— is a seed, then obedience is the soil […]

Jesus: Vulnerability

God loves us enough to be vulnerable. Today is the first day of the 2021 Advent season. Advent is observed on Sundays, starting November 30th (if this is the last Sunday in November) and ends on Christmas Eve. It is not simply the celebration of the birth of Jesus, but each Sunday in December we […]

What to Do After Giving Thanks

“What can I offer Yahweh for all he has done for me?” — Psalm 116:12 I can truly say this has been my favorite thanksgiving season. I’ve repeatedly shared with you how 2021 has been a trying year for me, but struggle is what makes us aware of all God has done for us. Struggle […]

An Attitude of Gratitude

One of the healthiest emotions known to the human existence is gratitude. Psychology Today defines gratitude as an appreciation of what one has in opposition to the standard consumerist-driven society we live in that focuses on our wants. When we practice gratitude we are destroying idolization of the self because gratitude is acknowledgement that we […]

Time Will Reveal

One of my favorite songs is “Time Will Reveal” by DeBarge. Now, if you haven’t heard DeBarge, I suggest you press pause and go listen to a few songs— “Stay With Me,” “Be My Lady,” “The Walls Came Tumbling Down,” “All This Love,” “Rhythm of the Night,”— then come back and press play. If you […]

Time Changes

It’s been awhile since I’ve gotten to converse with you all. We just finished up a ten week series called Secure in Christ where we looked at different ways to become more secure in ourselves by loving and appreciating the gift that we are. It is my prayer that you enjoyed it as much as […]

Secure in Christ: Kindness

Self-kindness is a gift. Receive it. This is the last post in this series on healing from attachment-related anxiety. I hope that you have enjoyed it as much as I have enjoyed creating, learning, and being convicted myself. None of the topics covered have been simple, and the same goes for this last component of […]

Secure in Christ: Mindfulness

“Am I awake now?” To be mindful is to be present and attentive to the here and now. One of the gravest sins we commit is worrying about a future that has not happened, while simultaneously neglecting the actual present. There are things happening now that need to be addressed and taken care of. Most […]

Secure in Christ: Common Humanity

Life does not discriminate; it happens to us all. One of the worst emotions to experience is loneliness. Have you ever been surrounded by people and felt disconnected, closed off, or not considered? Have you ever felt like no one understood what was happening to you, what you were going through, or why you feel […]

Like Lazarus

A prayer inspired by John 11. Of David. October 13, 2021. When life hurts and when my heart gets heavy, When I am left confused and betrayed, When I am wronged and anxiety tries to take hold of my peace, Lord, come and see about me. When Mary and Martha sent for You when their […]