Growing in Jesus is one of the most important things we can do. It keeps us out of religious-pharisee territory, and helps us remain our authentic selves. Once we stop growing, and get lazy (present company included), we have to start "faking it." That is, until the inevitable burn-out and breaking-point ensues in our faith.... Continue Reading →
Finding Your Authentic Self
After being "so done" with people-pleasing, and being used by people, I went on a journey of what I thought would make me happy. And I choose isolation and selfishness. It only spiraled down from there and I found myself in a pit of worthlessness. I didn't know if God loved me, or if he... Continue Reading →
What My Soul Needed
We like to think we're a good person because we do things for other people. But there was a time in my life all of my "doing" was motivated by wanting to be loved and accepted by others. I considered "being a good person" a part of my identity. In reality, my people-pleasing was selfish,... Continue Reading →
If I Could Go Back
If I could go back and teach my younger self, I would tell her... -Stop placing your worth in what others think of you. -Stop looking to be "seen." -Stop trying to be liked by everybody. -Stop trying to be what you think other people want you to be. -It's okay that not everyone likes... Continue Reading →
“Mankind was my business…” ~Charles Dickens
We are given an incredible gift of the souls who come across our path. The question is, will we live for ourselves? OR will we speak life, and give love, treating others as the treasure that God created them to be?#eternalperspective #walkinginpurpose #createdwithpurpose #surrendertogod #faithjourney #identityinchrist #lifereview #heaven
You are making history.
You have a God-given purpose that is desperately needed in this broken world. Don't give up, even if you don't see results immediately. Keep going; in the light of eternity, you are moving mountains! #eternalperspective #faithjourney #identityinchrist #lovedbygod #walkinginpurpose
Faith sees the bigger picture
Never underestimate what God is doing in your life. What would have happened to Moses if it weren't for the women in his young life stepping in to rescue him? Where would the children of Israel be? Where would Israel be today?Maybe you won't lead millions of people into the Promise land, but without your... Continue Reading →