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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This post is part of the Through the Eyes of a Writer Series. If you’re on Instagram or Pinterest, you’ve probably seen lots of posts encouraging women to see themselves as the heroine of their lives. And I believe we all do this, whether it’s a conscious, social-media-inspired choice or not. The world would have …
Every day, I feel like the world is getting a little darker. It gives me comfort to know that Christians of all eras have been aware of this darkness, and God has given them the power they need to overcome in His name. Perhaps you, like me, need a little encouragement right now. Let’s go …
I was an emo kid without knowing it. I may not have worn the black hoodies and lipstick or listened to punk rock, but looking back I can’t help but chuckle—and wince—at how angsty I was, even in middle school. “No one understands meeeeeeeee!!” I constantly cried out into the void, posing solemnly by a …
When I was younger, I thought being a Christian was something you did on Sundays. It rocked my world when I realized that faith is something that leaks into every aspect of your life, like the flavor and color of a tea bag. You can’t dip a tea bag into hot water without making the …
I’m not naturally driven to anger. Disappointment, yes. Sadness, yes. But anger? Not usually. However, since starting to become more aware of current events, I definitely am becoming more acquainted with anger. I don’t enjoy being angry: I don’t like feeling out of control, fists clenched, fire on the inside. But there is a type …
I wrote this post a year ago right before I moved to California but didn’t post because it was a very vulnerable moment in my life. Now I’d like to share that story because it brings such glory to God! // Yes, you read that title right! Here’s the lowdown: I’m moving from my lifelong …
