It’s hard to be obedient when the outcome is unknown. In Exodus 6, God promises to redeem Israel from slavery of the Egyptians but not before hardening Pharaoh’s heart against them. Nine plagues and a hardened heart later, God sends the tenth and final plague, the death of the
Have you ever heard the saying, “every yes you say is a no to something else”? I was recently reminded of a time in college when I was overbooked, stressed out, and constantly exhausted. My schedule was packed every night of the week and every weekend. I tried to sabbath
I have always been the peacemaker in relationships. In high school, I would try to mediate between my parents and siblings if they were in an argument. In college, friends would come to me for wisdom and counsel when they were going through a difficult situation. But if I’m being
When I was eight years old, I remember singing fun worship songs at what we called “junior church.” One of those songs was called Big House by a Christian rock band named Audio Adrenaline. The song lyrics say, “Come and go with me to my Father’s house…it’s a big, big
Have you ever had a “prove it” moment with God? Maybe you were asking Him for confirmation that you were making the right decision. Maybe you were begging to see His miraculous power. Maybe you were doubting His character and needed Him to reveal Himself to you. I’ll be the
Have you ever met someone with an obsession with the royal family? Maybe that’s you…and that’s okay! The tradition, formality, affluence, and luxury of the royal family lures people to them. I’ll admit, there is something fascinating about this family of kings, queens, princes, and princesses. What if I told
Have you ever had a big trip to look forward to? Last year, the director of my work team planned a surprise one-day trip for our team of thirty people. We knew very few details about the trip beforehand. What we did know is that we’d be flying on a
Have you ever started to talk, dress, or act like the people around you? When I got to college, I noticed girls wearing choker necklaces, bomber jackets, and ripped jeans. Of course, I started buying and wearing the same things. I’ll admit that I still love a good trend. It’s
Do you remember when you had to purchase cell phone data in order to use your cell phone without Wi-Fi? I’m in my late 20s. In middle school, when everyone had just gotten their first cell phone, some people had unlimited phone access and others did not. Luckily, my mom
How do you naturally respond to instruction? I remember syllabus week in college being overwhelming. Starting five classes with five different syllabi in one week was a lot to absorb as an eighteen-year-old. Every professor had different instructions for how to best succeed in their class. But I knew that