1.You must be righteous before him (1:8). I now pray before you day and night for the people of Israel your servants, confessing the sins of the people of Israel, which we have sinned against you. God’s servants must be willing. A proud heart cannot be used by God; He needs us to be soft, …
A Prayer for Every Part of Your Cycle
I’ve been learning a LOT about the feminine cycle over the past four years, and can I say…I just LOVE science! Sometimes I think I’m not made to understand science (the whole “you’re an artist so you can’t be math or science smart” lie), but I so appreciate learning about the world around us because …
Our Part in “Rebuilding the Wall” (Nehemiah 3)
At first glance, Nehemiah is reminiscent of a genealogy that drags on for too long. But every part of the Bible is inspired, even long lists of things that seem monotonous. Take your time reading over these portions of the Bible, and cover them with prayer; God’s word never returns void. In Nehemiah 3, the …
The Purpose of Your Scorched Places
The other day, I was meditating on the words of Isaiah 58 and the idea of a scorched place really hit me. You know when you’re in a scorched place. It’s the aftermath of a trial, when the sound of the wildfire has died down and now all that’s left is ashes. Take a look …
When God Does Miracles {Acts 12}
God is still working in the midst of us. We must be careful, toeing the line between fanaticism and humble recognition of God’s working in our lives. But when I was 16, I was so amazed by what God was doing in my life that I started a “Miracle Journal.” While He didn’t part the …
God Wants Us to Find Him—and That’s So Cool!
I read the Christmas story a couple times over the past week (both from Matthew and Luke), and it’s so cool because every year something new pops out to me. This year, it occurred to me how cool it is that God wants us to find Him. Here’s what I mean. I saw a quote …
OBO In Print is Back: Fruit of the Spirit Devotional
A lot of times, ideas come to me in full-color in my head. A couple months ago, I saw myself sitting at my local coffee shop, reading a newspaper…but the contents were actually a devotional breaking down a bigger concept (like the fruit of the Spirit, armor of God, or Beatitudes). The style was that …
Turns out, we’re all control freaks.
I used to think that there were control freaks, and then there were free spirits. And, in a sense, there are. I’m not one to always have to be behind the steering wheel (I actually prefer being the passenger princess, that way I can freely DJ), and I’m pretty chill about which way the toilet …
How To Serve God as a Writer
Hi beloved ones! I wanted to start a new series where I share ways to serve God right where you are. I’ll start off with creative talents/occupations first, because that’s my forte, but in the future I’d love to interview YOU ALL to get a take on serving God while being a teacher, nurse, etc. …
2 Reasons You Don’t Have to Fear Hard Things
Genesis 46 tells the story of Jacob. God has asked him to go to leave his home and everything he knows and head to Egypt. “Don’t be afraid,” God says. And He gives two reasons here that I love. 01. You don’t have to fear the hard things God is asking you to do because …