Hillsong came out with a beautiful Christmas album last year and it has become a morning staple for me. The lyrics of this song help me focus on Jesus - who He is, and who I am to him. I encourage you to listen to this song and read the lyrics, and just ponder for... Continue Reading →
Advent devotions for 2012Happy Advent! I know it's been a long time, but I have been thinking of my lonely little blog and thought I should start writing again. I am so excited to get into this! :)Also, for phones and tablets: download Solid Joyswhy? because...
Advent devotions for 2012
This is the Gospel-
That Jesus Christ has a perfect record, and when we believe in Him, he gives it to us. he lived the life we should have lived, and died the death we should have died in our place, so that when we believe our sins are pardoned and "we are counted righteous in his sight". This... Continue Reading →
Confidence before atheism
Atheism is the denial of the existence of God. I have many friends and family who identify themselves as atheist, and I myself used to live as though it was true. This is the subject on my mind today, and being on vacation, I have let myself slip with my daily readings. Suddenly when a... Continue Reading →
A party becomes a mission field
I dreaded going out to the party last night. Back home I practically never go out at night because I have a job that requires an extremely early start time. In addition to that, I don't really care for being around large groups of people who are drinking. It's just not my favorite thing; I... Continue Reading →
When is God good?
Is God good when I get what I want? Is He still good when I don’t get what I want? At first glance, I want to say “All the time”. But wait, is that true for me? Do I actually live my life like God is good, or do I stomp my feet and cry... Continue Reading →
Mean people and far away places
I can't stop thinking about this girl I met last night. First I'll explain where I am. Yesterday I traveled halfway across the country to visit my friend in Nashville. I've never been to the South before, and so I'm pretty excited to see new places and meet new people, and basically get out of my... Continue Reading →
Thought to ponder
1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. How are you being a good steward of God's grace today? Remember, your bank account of Grace is constantly overflowing! Give it away generously so that Jesus has more and more... Continue Reading →
If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. ~Romans 10:9 It's Friday, that most looked-forward-to day of the week full of hopeful plans and hawaiian shirts, right? Even though we are redeemed at all times, there's something... Continue Reading →
A Correction
After writing the last piece on discontentment, I was left unsatisfied with the way I approached the subject. I feel I may have focused too intently on the pain and discomfort, and not enough on the all-importance of God's glory. It occurred to me that from the normal repertoire of discontent-battling verses, I left out one... Continue Reading →
tea & testimony 