Why Manifesting Falls Short: Finding True Satisfaction in Christ
Manifesting: this buzzword has grown in popularity and seems to be everywhere this year. Is this simply a fun way to achieve your goals? Should Christians practice manifesting? In this blog, I take a look and the roots behind this ideology and make the case that manifesting provides a deceiving and cheap counterfeit to Christian beliefs and contradicts God's Word.
What is Evil’s Root Cause?
What is the true cause for the prolific evil in the world? This popular Instagram post promises to give you answers and I challenge it against the Bible's solution.
How Santa Pointed to Jesus
As parents how do we balance Christmas fun with the true meaning of Christmas? In this blog post, I hope you find encouragement and conviction as I make the case that these few weeks won’t substitute or derail what you do for the rest of the year.
Identity: Discovering the Truth of Who You Are
Identity study is officially available for purchase! Read this post to find out more information on what this Bible study is all about.
Made for More
Made for More is a Bible study for single moms and anyone else whose life hasn’t gone as planned. This post tells the backstory of why this book is a passion project for me and how the church can help wrap around single moms.
Why I Changed My Mind on Abortion
It’s hard to admit when we change our minds or were wrong on a subject. My hope for this post is to share how I have been misled by some popular arguments and offer Biblical perspective on this important issue.
Discipleship Summer
This blog posts contains a free, 8-week course guide to teach your kids about God this summer. This guide focuses on the characteristics of God and provides definitions, memory verses, discussion ideas, and a weekly craft and activity.
Why Does God Care What I Do?
This short post was created as a devotional geared towards teens based from a question commonly heard in youth group.
Fighting Fear With Fear
How can we fight fear with fear? What does scripture say about it? This post explores different types of fear and how the anecdote to fear is the right kind of fear.
Will Loving Myself Heal the Planet?
What do you think of when you read this sign? Do you tend to agree or be encouraged by it? Or does it send alarm bells in your head? Today I want to explore this bold claim, will loving myself heal the planet?
Reformation Day
I recently had the privilege of going to Rome to study as part of my Master’s requirements. I wish I could write down all of the things that I learned on that trip, but one that has stuck with me was the day we took the Reformation Walk. So, in this post, I want to share what I learned on that walk, some pictures, and why I believe as Christians, we should celebrate October 31st, Reformation Day.
Rest in Peace
One of the main questions that hinders people from believing in God is how can a good God allow bad things to happen? How can believers still trust in God despite all of the sufferings on earth? It’s a question that often surfaces in the midst of a tragedy and one that almost everyone grapples with. Jesus said in John 16:33 that suffering is inevitable in this world, but that we can have hope because of what he has done. So, how can we have this hope? What does that even look like? I want to share with you today something I experienced last week that I can’t quit thinking about.
Coming Soon: Identity Study
It’s been a minute since I have posted and I want to share with you why. I have been developing a Bible study as a final project for my master’s, but I am also praying it will be a helpful resource to address an issue that I see today. Let me explain…
Are Christianity and Universalism Compatible?
What happens when we die? Universalists believe that all will be saved and spend eternity in heaven. Is that view compatible with the Bible and scripture? This post explores what the Bible says about the way to salvation.
Meditation: Biblical or Pagan?
Is there a difference between Biblical meditation and Eastern meditation? If so, why does it matter? This blog contrasts the difference between these two types of meditation and explains why only Biblical meditation can draw you closer to truth.
The War on Words
Ever have a conversation with someone but feel like you’re talking past each other? You may be using the same words but mean totally different things. One of the subtle deceptions of Progressive Christianity is changing the definitions of words to alter their Biblical meaning.
5 Reasons Why I Left the Enneagram
The enneagram has exploded in popularity over the last several years and has infiltrated the church. For years I too thought it was a helpful Christian tool and safe. Today I am sharing why I have decided to leave the enneagram behind.
Is All Hope Lost? An Advent Reflection
“I just can’t wait for this year to be over” or “I’m decorating early because I need something happy this year”. Have you also said something along these lines? I have been caught in conversations saying good riddance to 2020. I am looking forward to a new year in hopes that 2021 will bring back some sense of normalcy in the world. While this year has brought hardships and uncertainties, it has also brought a lot of good things to my life which I am very grateful for.
Playing With Fire: Progressive Christianity
I am convinced that one of the biggest infiltrators of the Christian faith in our time is the ideology of Progressive Christianity. Maybe you are not familiar with the term but if you have been around Christian subculture for any amount of time, you have likely heard of some of its key players. So what is Progressive Christianity?
Follow your heart?
“Follow your heart.” “Listen to your gut.” “It shouldn’t be this hard.” Do any of these well-meaning messages sound familiar? We see “follow your heart” cross-stitched on pillows and on graphic tee shirts. Over and over we are given the message that we should just inherently know what to do. That we can trust ourselves. That if it feels good, it is probably good for us and if it doesn’t feel good or right, we should re-consider. I say that these are well-meaning because I generally think they are. We want our friends and family to avoid pain and hardships. To live happy, fulfilled lives with purpose. But what if this message goes against what God has called us to?