Faith
Faith is the “confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). We’ll chat about building trust in God, spiritual disciplines, and believing God’s promises.
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How a Broken Mirror Broke My Illusion of Control
I recently wrote about why letting go of control and giving it to God is difficult. I wrote that piece to explore the connection between our understanding of God’s character and our ability…
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God is Healing in Unexpected Ways
Driving to school drop-off with my kids this morning, I turned on the radio to the local Christian station. The song I heard was a familiar but troubling one. The beat and melody…
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Why Letting Go and Letting God Take Control is Difficult (and How to Start Today)
I sat strapped into a plastic seat. In front of me was nothing but air. The view of the Smoky Mountains dressed in autumn finery would’ve been an enjoyable one if I wasn’t…
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Dealing With Discouragement: How to Handle Criticism
One morning I sat on the couch watching my son play with cars when I glanced down and saw my phone lit up with a notification. An email. Two weeks earlier I hit…
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Discerning the Voice of God: Is the Holy Spirit Speaking?
Last week, I listened to a pastor at my church give a sermon on biblical community. My hand flew across a page as I scribbled down the jewels of wisdom he shared. Then…
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The Art of Living in Biblical Peace: A Book Review of The Path to Peace
As a student, I loved math. Once I learned a concept, I could follow the process and calculate the right answer. The task involved no guesswork. I simply followed the steps, repeated the…
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How I Learned My Testimony Isn’t About Me
I’m delighted to share the story of how I came to know Jesus over at the Heart of Flesh Literary Journal. With this story, I hope to communicate the message of the gospel.…
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A Better “Why” for Reading the Bible
“I grew up with a paradigm [regarding] my relationship with the Bible, that I should daily spend time in it…. I should be able to read a portion of it and then interpret…
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Seeing God at Work in the “I Don’t Know”s
More and more it seems that piping up with an “I don’t know” or a “Can I ask about…” requires courage. Somewhere along the way, I began to equate seeing God and recognizing…
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God Is the Lifter of My Head—What Does It Mean?
Years ago, I listened to a song from Jars of Clay. The chorus proclaims that “God will lift up your head.” I knew I’d seen that phrase in the Bible, but it seemed…
