There I sat. My face in my hands, and my grief cascading down between my fingers in crystal drops. My heart felt as if it was being rendered in two. I was in shock, and the full gravity had not yet completely settled within my aching soul. I kept hearing his voice, and I …
The Gospel in Numbers (Part 1): God’s Holiness
Numbers, numbers, and more numbers. No wonder this book is called Numbers! It is so tempting to simply avoid this repetitive and often seemingly lifeless book. I mean, it's the Old Testament. Do we really need to be immersed in old rules and laws when we could just read about God's grace and mercy? Our …
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Personal Post: Plans for the Blog!
Hello again! It's so nice to be back! I cannot believe how much has happened in the past year of my life and last few months specifically. My life has been a constant roller coaster of many ups and downs, and honestly, more downs than ups. Although it has been a crazy ride, God has …
Hope for the Grieving Heart this Christmas
Christmas is a joyful time of memories and laughter, but for so many others, it’s a time of deep pain and grief. What should we do when there is an empty chair at the table? What about when the laughter is so much quieter and the beloved presence is gone? What then? In August, just …
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Am I Seeking Fulfillment in My Own Worth?
All I saw was imperfection engraved on my face and etched in the cavity of my brain. Just clumsy, awkward me, trying desperately to attain a social life despite my lack of style and gracious gait. From the windows of time, as I watched myself grow centimeters, inches, and then feet, I realized one desperate …
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Teens at the Movies: Toy Story 4
Another Toy Story??? Yes, it's true. I was skeptical at first, and to be honest, I didn't like it after I first watched it. But after undergoing some therapy due to my heartbreak, I found this movie to be, while slightly devastating, refreshing and sweet all at once. Bo-Peep is back in this thrilling …
Personal Post: My Journey of Grief
Wow! It's been about a month and a half since I last posted. It's so good to be back! This month has been incredibly hectic, hard, and trying, yet the Lord has taught me so much through all of it. I have not done a personal post yet, but here it goes! "There was …
Being Real in an “I’m Fine” World
“Hey! How are you doing?” a friend asks as she swiftly walks by. “I’m fine. How are you?” is the inevitable response shot back with almost no second thought. “I’m good,” she replies with a smile that serves as a mask shrouding a wounded heart. Being real is unpopular. Many times we would rather keep …
Three Things My Loneliness Taught Me
When I hear the word "friends," I usually feel pangs of hurt inside of me. Many a day I have wept painful and sometimes bitter tears in response to these hurts. I have often felt excluded, rejected, and lonely. I have been excluded because some of my friends already had their own friends, and even …
Kindness without Reward
Is there such a thing as an act of kindness without expecting to receive anything in return? Are such acts not always done with a selfish motivation attached, like fame, praise, or some sort of return from the one you showed this "kindness" to? Is it possible that one could truly serve with no strings …
Lives Transformed 