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When a Prayer of Surrender Brings Freedom
At the beginning of this year, my church encouraged us to pause, reflect on the past year, and consider the year ahead. The congregation looked down at a list of printed questions as…
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Permissible or Beneficial? Thoughts on Biblical Decision-Making
The words streamed from my headphones into my ears. I wanted to talk back and ask the podcast host questions. What do you mean by that phrase? Why would we let our experiences…
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Are You Still Trying to Pay for Your Mistakes?
I’m a freshman in college sitting in the crowded stands of a University of Tennessee football game. The sun beats down relentlessly on the student section where I’m seated while other sections of…
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What You Need to Know Before You “Give Yourself Grace”
Conflict is a result of unmet expectations. I know this because I’ve heard it quoted in books and podcasts but also because I’ve lived it. Nine months of reading, shopping, and social media…