“If we hope for what we do not have, we wait for it patiently.” (Romans 8:25) The terms “hope” and “wait” are often brought up together either directly or implied. Hope, by definition, suggests that one is waiting for something that has not yet happened. It is a...
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in this present age.” (Titus 2:11-12) “Just Say No” was a common phrase...
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:” Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV The 2020 pandemic taught and reminded me one valuable lesson: I am not in control. The comfort, community, and predictability that I have grown accustomed to came...
But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.~ 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NIV) I must admit I am my...
How Prayer Ignited Our Hope During The Covid Pandemic At 9-centimeters dilated and laboring, police escorted my support out. Covid-19 was changing hospital protocols by the minute. Heartbroken and tired I was learning the hard way that life in lockdown would look...
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—Ephesians 2:8 (NIV) After my mom died, we cleaned out her apartment. I put her essential paperwork in a safe place in case I needed it. But, when I needed it,...
My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness …~ excerpt from hymn written by Christian hymn written by Edward Mote Has there ever been a time in your life when you felt hopeless? I was reflecting on the words of this hymn that I would hear...
Owe nothing to anyone—except for your obligation to love one another. If you love your neighbor, you will fulfill the requirements of God’s law. Romans 13:8 When I was in college, I rode the bus to campus every day. It seemed my schedule coincided with a group of...
Do you ever feel bombarded on every side and so many voices competing for your attention? Your faith tested? You’re not alone. Our souls are sensitive to forces outside of our control. The news sparks fear, the pandemic questions our health, and the political unrest...
By the age of 19, I was a single mom of two girls on welfare, working a full-time job, all while trying to pursue my bachelor’s degree. At the same time, I was battling with a broken heart and the impacts of obesity. I was at my heaviest weight ever and had just...
