Lives for God's Glory
See the original post on TheReb here. I consider myself a Lord of the Rings nerd. Well, maybe enthusiast is a better word. I don’t know about you, but I am fascinated by talking trees, tiny people with an insane amount of grit, daring escapes, fiery depths, and yes, even a wizard who whispers to moths. But …
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See the original post on TheReb here. Tears. Again and again. Fear. Fear that the vicious cycle will send you tumbling off your feet once more. Friendships involve edging out of the shadows and into the piercing light. Friendships involve risk. A lot of risk. Friendships sometimes tear your heart to pieces, while at other …
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You know the struggle. Society pressures us to be and look a certain way. It can be so tempting to give in to the world and focus on the way we look and how others view us. Do others like us? Do they think we are awkward? Are we just mistakes? Are we beautiful? As …
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 …
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 …
Continue reading "The Gospel in Numbers (Part 2): The Bronze Serpent"
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. …
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 …
Continue reading "The Gospel in Numbers (Part 1): God’s Holiness"
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 …
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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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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Lives Transformed 