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Journeying with Jesus – A Lent Devotional
As I write this post in the last week of February, Russia has invaded Ukraine. Just this morning, the first reports of tanks rolling into Ukraine hit my screen.
It feels surreal — how could this be happening, we ask ourselves. It feels heavy — a weight settles on our hearts when we see the brave ...
This Is Love – Six Days Of Growing In Intimacy With God
As I listen to the voices of Christians around me, I hear a hunger. A hunger for more of God. A hunger for a closer walk with Him. A hunger for deeper intimacy with Him.
And that same cry echoes in my heart as well.
Here's the thing: We're created with that hunger for God. It's sometimes ...
Making Space – An Advent Devotional
Lists. That's how I usually begin my holiday prep.
Guest lists. Recipe lists. Gift lists. Shopping lists that include embarrassing amounts of butter and sugar for the baking that will soon commence.
But sometimes those lists and all the frenzy and activity can crowd out Christ. A few years ago, God impressed on my heart that while ...
Does What You’re Doing Really Count?
This last week didn’t quite go exactly as planned.
I’m guessing that’s happened to you too in the recent past.
You plan to stay on schedule. But the only thing that sticks to its guns is a blasted headache that ruins your day.
You plan to work out and get outdoors more. But the only thing that takes ...
Cry Out In A Crisis
We're slowly emerging from a harrowing season.
About a month ago, as part of a volunteer helpline, I heard people weep on the phone as they scrambled for hospital beds for their loved ones who fought for their lives. I remember the voices of some of them. A woman wailing—her mom had died and her sister ...
Journeying with Jesus – A Lent Devotional
We just celebrated Valentine’s at our house. We had family over for Asian food (side note: if you haven’t tried Burmese Khow Suey yet, I highly recommend it), and we wrapped up with lemon cheesecake.
There was no chocolate, no strawberries, and no bubbly. Instead, we had our fill of noodles and fried rice - perhaps ...
You’ve Got Talent – YouVersion Bible Plan
Happy New Year, friends!
First off, a big, big thank you for your support and encouragement in the last year. Your emails and the comments you've shared have bolstered me on days where I felt like my words didn't matter. Thank you for showing me that they do - only because they are words God put ...
Making Space – A 25-Day Advent Devotional
Scroll through your social media feed and you’ll notice people pulling out Christmas decorations way earlier than they normally would.
If you’re someone who has been hanging up stockings while the smell of summer BBQs still lingers in the air, then I say, more power to you, friend. It’s been quite the year. And if you ...
Devotional: Goodbye, Self-Doubt!
“Live out your purpose.” We often hear statements like that, but we’re plagued by doubt and insecurity. We’re fearful of stepping into our calling because we’re hemmed in by the “what if’s?” of life. We find ourselves trapped by feelings of inadequacy. In this You Version Bible Plan, we’ll look at truths from Scripture to ...
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