It is April 12, 2020. Gathered around the breakfast table, the eight of us crowd closer and closer to the small, portable speaker. To my family, this sort of event is not abnormal. But this time is different. I tune my ears to the hope-filled melodies protruding from the speaker that fill me with a …
The Gospel in Numbers (Part 2): The Bronze Serpent
Hello again! I took a short break from this series to post an article that I wrote for The Rebolution, and also to take a week off for Spring Break. But I'm jumping right back into the series with my personal favorite. As I began this post, I was struggling with what to say. I …
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Jesus is Our Hope in Times of Grief
See the original post on TheReb here. 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. …
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
See the original post on TheReb here. 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 …
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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
See the original post on TheReb here. “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 …
