Psalm 46

"Be still, and know that I am God..."Psalm 46:10a, New International Version This is a very popular verse. I really like it. The thought to "be still" really speaks to my anxiety and calls me to center myself on God when my thoughts starts to whirl like a tornado. But I have found this verse … Continue reading Psalm 46 →

What Is The Silver Lining?

A lot of people talk about finding the silver lining in hard situations. What this means is that we should look for the good that can come out of the bad things. But I've noticed something that people seem to assume that I think is unhelpful. And this is that the lining can come without … Continue reading What Is The Silver Lining? →

Triggered

A recent pop-culture thing I have noticed is that people flippantly say that something has "triggered" someone when that person gets upset. This is detrimental for multiple reasons. The first reason is that this practically shames and punishes people for expressing anger or hurt (especially when the people are reacting to others belittling or ridiculing … Continue reading Triggered →

Suicide Prevention

September 10th was Suicide Prevention Day. I can't remember if I have spoken about this before, but I have struggled for most of my life with suicidal thoughts and actions. I have ever since I can really remember doubted my worth and if I am loved, and I also spent my years in late elementary … Continue reading Suicide Prevention →

Why I Wear Face Masks

Rockin' my mask! During this whole pandemic, we've all been instructed to wear face masks or shields. They reduce the chance of infection, whether I have it or you do. I understand that they are inconvenient and annoying. I have a respiratory issue, so I actually have to wear a plastic face shield instead of … Continue reading Why I Wear Face Masks →

Why the Valley is Important

Everyone always talks eagerly and excitedly about the mountaintop experience while speaking of the valley as something bad and terrible. And while I admit that I don't like the darkness and pain of the times when life is nothing but hurt, I want to share some thoughts I had about valleys and mountains. Valleys and … Continue reading Why the Valley is Important →

Today is Black Saturday

Taken from Matthew 26-28; Mark 14:10-16:20; Luke 22-24; John 18-21; like every single sermon, Bible study lesson, and Sunday school lesson I've ever heard about the Easter story. Around 2,000 years ago, Jesus was crucified. Falsely accused by the Jews and handed over to the Romans, he was beaten, mocked, then nailed to a cross … Continue reading Today is Black Saturday →

Fandompocalypse Day 2020

(Okay, so this is a day late. Fandompocalypse Day is on February 15th. But better late than never, right?) The day after Valentine's day is a special day. The candy goes on clearance at the grocery stores. The single people breathe a sigh now that the stupid holiday is over for another year. But it … Continue reading Fandompocalypse Day 2020 →

Sharing God’s Love

I have spent my whole life in the church, and people often talk about "sharing God's love." I've always heard that in reference to telling people about how much God loves them. But for this Valentine's Day, I would like to suggest something different. When we tell young children that they need to share with … Continue reading Sharing God’s Love →

Goodness Pursues

Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life, and I will live in the house of the LORD forever.Psalm 23:6, New Living Translation I have lived under the shadow of great suffering for almost my whole life. I know this will create many questions, but I am just … Continue reading Goodness Pursues →