Small Steps, Big Dreams: The Real Breakthrough

“Surely I could never do something that big, God.” That thing you dream of is not accidental. That passion inside of you is not random. When your dream is rooted in God’s call for your life, you can’t let it go, because He chose you for it. We desperately want to experience the breakthrough of…

He Made You To Be You

Do you ever wish you were different? I’m quiet in large groups. I stumble when speaking. I’m deeply emotional. I care about what others think of me. I’m an excessive planner. I’m slow to open up. Sometimes, I get so irritated by my quiet, emotional nature. Sometimes, I feel isolated by my personality. And sometimes,…

Made New

We’ve all had our moments. The moments we’ve been hurt. The moments we’ve hurt someone. The moments we’ve lied. The moments we’ve failed. The moments we’ve disappointed our loved ones. The moments we’ve let ourselves down. Sometimes, our old pain still aches. Our past mistakes linger, and guilt creeps in. And they are begging to drag…

Twenty Nineteen: Intentional Living

I’ve known for a while that I am very good at worrying. Throughout my life, I’ve always found something to worry about. This past year, my worry has been about purpose. What is my passion? What am I good at? How do I figure out what am I supposed to doing with my life? I’ve…

In Christ Alone: Learning Contentment in 2018

At the beginning of this year, I chose a word. A word that felt out of reach. A word that seemed too hard to obtain. Too unrealistic in this world. A word that I asked God to teach me. Contentment. It’s easier for us in the happy times. It’s easier for us to laugh, to…