A lot of times as I follow Jesus, I feel like things turn out differently than what I expected. I believe and tell everyone that he is redeeming the world, …
Category: Devotional
A Reminder to Myself: Beauty Exists
I’ve been having headaches off and on since March. I’m currently in the middle of going to doctors, getting scans, and trying different meds. I have a history of migraines …
Shall I Not Drink the Cup?
“So Jesus said to Peter, ‘Put your sword into its sheath; shall I not drink the cup that the Father has given me?'” – John 18:11 Jesus was about to be …
Jesus, Our Living Water
With this strange turn of current events where I feel as if I’ve been thrown into a sci-fi movie, the prospect of having to do without a lot of things …
All Other Ground is Sinking Sand
About two weeks ago I was running in the Gate River Run. I wanted to post pictures, but do you remember that meme with the ridiculously photogenic guy? That wasn’t …
Rest and Behold the Lamb
“Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world!” – John 1:29 Yesterday morning, I was struck by the simplicity of this phrase as I read …
God and My What-Ifs
Regret can be torture. The other night I was restless, knowing that morning was quickly approaching. It was one of those nights where I thought that if I could just …
Foretastes
I spent New Year’s Eve with my good friend, Bryan. He’s one of those people who is a clear, tangible act of God’s grace in my life, and his friendship …
Why Is Life So Hard?
Honestly, I don’t know why it’s so hard at times, and I’m not going to pretend I’ve solved the problem of evil. However, I do know some things about our …
Why is God Silent?
I’ve had evenings when I dread placing my head on my pillow. Another restless night full of worries and fears awaits. The midnight silence only emphasizes my loneliness, so I …
