Have you ever sat down with every intention of getting something done, only to stare blankly at the wall? The ideas seem far away, the motivation is nowhere to be found, and even the simplest task feels overwhelming. If you have, welcome to the club.
Continue ReadingThe Bible: The Most Quoted Book You Didn’t Know You Were Quoting
Most of my inspiration for these blogs come from everyday life. The other day I heard someone say, “the writing is on the wall.” And just then I realized… wait, I’ve heard that before. Not just in movies. Not just in dramatic break up conversations. Not just when someone’s fantasy football season is clearly over. I’ve heard that before in the Bible.
Continue ReadingA Generous Heart
They say it’s better to give than to receive and while that sounds like something your grandmother might’ve stitched on a pillow, it actually comes straight from scripture. With the holiday season quickly approaching let me be the first to remind y’all, having a generous heart isn’t just about tossing a few coins in a cup or writing a check when it’s convenient.
Continue ReadingFact Checked
I was in conversation with a friend who was telling me about some Victorian queen and her reign: how she overthrew the king and took the country for herself. I asked how they knew all this to which the reply was “I read it in a book; I have a lot of books on this topic.”…The same person who told me they read all these historical facts in this book about a queen, said “You can’t believe everything you read; the Bible is just a book and Jesus is just a made-up character.”
Continue ReadingFasting: What’s the Point?
Fasting is a common theme in the Bible when it comes to prayer. Traditionally, fasting is to go without food, for a period of time, to show sacrifice and to rely only on God for sustenance. In the modern world I have seen people fast specific things, such as soda, coffee, social media, and tv shows–things they feel hold precedence in their lives. However, fasting was intended for so much more than that.
Continue ReadingA New Name
The other night my husband and I were having a conversation about God, letting the Holy Spirit lead the way. Chris and I are Pittsburgh natives. We love Pennsylvania and will always have an attachment to “home.” Although we haven’t lived in that area for almost 8 years, who we used to be always comes up in these types of talks. We were known as different people, who we used to be.
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