Stillness Amongst the Desolation

I live in Kansas, and recently a tornado blew through one of our towns. I have a phobia of tornadoes, and the town is one I visit multiple times a week, and this twister was headed towards the city I live in before it dissipated, so I was kind of a wreck. But that's where … Continue reading Stillness Amongst the Desolation →

The Unspoken Prayer Request

At Bible studies (at least in my experience), there is always a time where people can share prayer requests. I have heard a number of people complaining about when others share an unspoken prayer request. These complaining people are upset that the others wouldn't share the details or even say what aspect of their lives … Continue reading The Unspoken Prayer Request →

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

Some Thoughts on Mark 7:14-23

I've been reading through the Bible book of Mark the past few months, and I recently read chapter 7. I believe that the Bible is God's word, inspired by the Holy Spirit, and if we read the Bible while asking the Holy Spirit to show us what he wants us to see, we will learn … Continue reading Some Thoughts on Mark 7:14-23 →

While We Wait

I have been asking God to work a miracle for almost a year now, and sometimes I honestly want to give up because I can't see him moving. Part of me is tempted to believe that if I just learn the thing he's trying to get me to learn, then God will finally do what … Continue reading While We Wait →