People pleasing. It feels like a lifelong battle for many people, including myself. My struggle with people pleasing started as early as I could walk and talk. I’m from a small town in the Midwest where everyone knows everyone’s business. To be “liked” by others, you had to act a
For the first few years I was walking with Christ, my life was stained with moralism and self-righteousness. When I was eighteen, a girl in my sorority shared the gospel with me, and I started to understand what it meant to give Jesus full Lordship of my life. I had
In 2021, I sensed the Lord urging me to apply to a year-long Bible training program in Texas. At 23 years old living in small-town Missouri, I was terrified of doing the wrong thing but also terrified to do the right thing. But which was it? I felt stuck in
Do you ever wonder what kind of legacy you will leave after you pass away? This is kind of morbid to think about. As believers, we know this world is not our final home. So, how should we live our lives with the time we have on earth? Thankfully, I
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