My Testimony

This Friday will mark 15 years since I became a Christian! Because of this, I wanted to share my testimony of how I came to know Jesus. On November 7, 2010, when I was 7 years old, I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. My family and I went to our church’s … Continue reading My Testimony →

The Briefest of Moments

On a cool fall Saturday morning, I walk out onto my back porch, recline in my favorite rocking chair, and open my Bible. The text is Romans 8. I had left off my reading in the middle of the chapter, so I pick up with verse 18. I read the following words from the pen … Continue reading The Briefest of Moments →

Peace Be With You

We live in a world starved for peace. Unfortunately, we have become desensitized to wars, assassinations, and violence. What used to be unthinkable has become expected. There’s a reason that, when someone is asked what their one wish would be, a common answer is “world peace.” We long for a resolution to all conflicts, but … Continue reading Peace Be With You →

Mourning Dove

I love hearing birds’ singing, but there is no bird that stands out to me like the mourning dove. The mourning dove is appropriately named because “their soft, drawn-out calls sound like laments.” The cry of the mourning dove is pleasing, but there is a hint of sadness within it. This call is joyful and … Continue reading Mourning Dove →

Look Up

There are a lot of people who have mixed feelings about the second coming of Christ. I know that when I was younger, it incited feelings of uncertainty and even fear in my mind, even though I knew I was in Christ. Others look at Jesus' second coming with a sort of morbid fascination, checking … Continue reading Look Up →

Seven Years Later

I normally don’t share many details about my personal life on this blog, but I felt compelled to this week. This is because this past Monday marked seven years since my older cousin, Daniel, passed away. He was 19, and after a 10-month-long stay in different hospitals battling leukemia, he left this world for his … Continue reading Seven Years Later →

Stay Awake

In Luke 12, Jesus tells a parable of servants who were ready for their master when he came. He then tells us, “You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect” (Luke 12:40). In Mark’s record of this same teaching of Christ, Jesus says, “concerning … Continue reading Stay Awake →

Through Him and For Him

"For by him (Jesus) all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him." Colossians 1:16 Everything was created by Jesus to reflect Jesus, His creative power, His majesty, and to give Him the honor, glory, and praise … Continue reading Through Him and For Him →

Don’t Play Hide and Seek

A mom is outside tending to the family garden, leaving her five-year-old son alone indoors. The little boy is playing with his toys when he realizes that the glass tray of recently-baked cookies has been left unattended. He steps up in a chair, attempting to reach the delectable dessert while he has the opportunity, but … Continue reading Don’t Play Hide and Seek →

He is Worthy

Andrew Peterson’s song Is He Worthy? is one of my all-time favorite Christian songs. The song comes from Revelation 5, and if you haven’t heard this song, I would strongly encourage you to stop reading this and listen to it right now. Once you’ve done that, we can pick back up here! There’s a lot … Continue reading He is Worthy →