Since gay marriage has been legalized in all 50 states, there have been countless posts on the issue. These posts range from hatred, bitterness, and misunderstanding to elation, celebration, and acceptance. All of these types of responses have come from both within and outside of the church. Tensions have calmed down a little, so I… Continue reading An Open Letter to the LGBT Community: From the (True) Church
Last Sunday was my 22nd birthday. I spent it celebrating my best friend’s wedding, which was so special and so much fun! At the end of the day I was exhausted, but it was well worth the energy and time invested. A little after 10:00 p.m., I was sitting in the Walmart parking lot… Continue reading A Simple Reminder About Contentment
Most people are familiar with the story of Jonah – or, at least, they know that he was swallowed by a whale. In my Bible (as pictured above) Jonah’s story fits on one single page. At first glance, you may think that there isn’t much to learn from a one-page whale tale about a… Continue reading The Jonah Experience: Learning to Obey
Lately my heart has been burdened about social media. Although there are positives to using it (such as sharing testimonies, keeping in touch with distant friends/relatives, advertising events, etc.), I just have a heavy feeling about it. It almost negates its purpose and prevents us from being social. How often do we glance around… Continue reading Random Personal Update: Social Media
