“Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.”
Psalm 119 is an intimidating chapter to read; however, it’s full of encouragement and wisdom that I needed to hear tonight.
Actions speak louder than words. Sometimes, words aren’t what’s needed in a situation, it’s being there for someone we love!
How often do you ask for God’s guidance when making decisions? Maybe you’re asking Him for help right now but are having trouble hearing the answer? No matter what you’re facing, I pray this post will encourage you to continue seeking God for advice and not lose hope in His faithfulness! God speaks to us…
Never has there been a book I’ve loathed more than In His Steps; however, after ten years of hateful thoughts towards this novel, I have had a change of heart!
Recently, I’ve found myself struggling with overthinking and anxiety. I’m not usually an anxious person, but over the last couple of years, I’ve noticed a pattern when it comes to decision making.
Loyalties are tested, sacrifices are made, survival is adamant, and love proves to be powerful in The Nightingale!
There You’ll Find Me is a diamond in the rough, and I hope you will appreciate it as much as I do! Jenny B. Jones wrote an incredible novel that is enjoyable but also reveals some profound truths.
Adrift is a memoir of love, loss, and survival; more than that, it’s also a book that will inspire you to live out your passions and not let devastation keep you from doing what you love.
Noise surrounds us wherever we go. However, what happens when we become too dependent on the noise to keep us occupied?
The year is 1959. Elisa and her family are about to board a plane that will take them away from the chaos in Cuba and to safety in Miami, Florida.
Since the beginning of this year, I’ve been craving the true essence of winter; but what can you do to get the feeling of winter in a country that can’t seem to make up its mind? Well, the expensive solution would be to fly to a place where there is snow, and the temperature is below zero; while the cheaper option might be to go ice skating, but is there even an ice rink in Israel?
For the last two years, I’ve been following Cole and Savannah LaBrant on social media. In their first memoir, they beautifully share their love story and their journey to become a family.
Spectacular, intense, and original, The Mountain Between Us is a survival book that makes you feel like you’re fighting for your life alongside the protagonists, Ashley and Ben, in the frigid temperatures and harsh conditions.
What is love? How do you know when you’re in love? We have all read 1 Corinthians 13, but is it only talking about romantic love? Could there be more to these amazing words?
There are many controversies over various topics in the Bible. Debates are made on a daily basis over the interpretation of the Scriptures; one of these debates is about women and their roles in this world.
Before We Were Yours takes an incredible journey through time to uncover a secret that will change the way a family looks at their heritage forever.
In last week’s blog, Pure Boundaries, I touched on the importance of finding your own faith outside of your family’s beliefs. I feel like this was an essential subject to tackle this week because there might be people out there who are struggling with their faith and juggling being honorable while searching for themselves.
The Fault in Our Stars is a little infinity that I want to go back to over and over again! It’s one of the most touching, heartfelt, books I’ve ever read.
Meet Shaylee Murphy. She is seventeen years old, a junior in high school, and a girl who just wants to fit in. Sound familiar?
For the last week, I’ve been listening to the book Boundaries by Dr.Henry Cloud and John Townsend. It’s a Christian, self-help book about setting up the right boundaries, when to say yes or no, and taking control of our lives.
The Book Thief is one of the most incandescent books of this era. The writing is out of this world, and the structure of this book is a stroke of genius.
Life is full of choices. It’s up to us to decide if we’re going to do what scares us or sit back and watch the opportunities pass us by.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society took me by surprise. The day I finished it, I attended a pre-screening and Q&A panel!
Thoughts are powerful. We take our minds for granted and don’t really consider what we think about seriously, but we should.
Growing up as a daughter of missionary parents made making friends a challenge. I have never been in one place long enough to make long-lasting friendships, and if I did make friends, they always ended right before I had to move again.
Last year was a very hard year for me; I was going through a lot of emotional turmoil and brokenness. Years of wounds left open began to bleed, and it was hard just telling myself to keep breathing. But through it all, Yeshua (Jesus) was there. Through every moment where I felt hopeless, He was there.
Messy Grace is a brilliant book that I recommend all congregations, groups, and families read together as a way of discussing and searching the Word on this subject.
If I learned anything last week, besides how incredible my God is and the power of listening to His voice, it’s that you should never compromise your faith to fit in with the crowd around you.
Our God is powerful and everlasting! He is the Alpha and the Omega, the King of the Universe, the Maker of Heaven and Earth!