Trust God Through Every Step
Trust God Through Every Step
I’ve always believed in God, but I’ve always believed in myself too, maybe even more. I know that sounds bad, but let me explain. I grew up finding encouragement in quotes like “believe in yourself,” “get back up when you get knocked down,” “you can do it.” And like a cycle, whenever it works out …
Trigger warning: This post discusses mental health struggles, depression, and suicide. If you’re struggling, please know it’s okay to reach out for help After taking a long break from posting, I can’t even begin to tell you how many unfinished drafts I have hidden away on my laptop that I could never quite find the …
Here’s a simple Biblical Easter Checklist to help you stay rooted in Christ and not get caught up only in the worldly side of things: 1. Read the Bible for the true Easter story. You can start with: • Palm Sunday: Matthew 21:1–11 • The Crucifixion: Matthew 27, Mark 15, Luke 23, John 19 • Resurrection: Matthew 28, Mark …
Today, I’m going to tell you a story. It’s about a very close family member of mine. This story isn’t for judgment, it’s simply a lesson I believe young people need to hear. Well, now that I think about it, age doesn’t even matter. This message is for everyone. For privacy’s sake, I’ll call him …
The first time I went to church on Palm Sunday, I was 12 years old. I remember it clear as day, the pastor was preaching about Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey, and the people waving palm branches high in the air, shouting, “Hosanna! Hosanna!” By shouting Hosanna, they were crying out for salvation, …
Comparison is the thief of joy. How many times have you heard that line? If you’re anything like me, probably more times than you can count. Yet, somehow, it still doesn’t always sink in, does it? It’s so easy to feel discouraged when you’re watching others make progress, especially when it looks like they have …
Have you ever had a dream so big it scared you? The kind that creeps up on you even when you try to shove it to the back of your mind? You tell yourself it’s not the right time, you don’t have the resources, or maybe you’re just not good enough. But no matter how …
How do you love someone who could hurt you? How do you protect yourself without turning your back on them? My brother was diagnosed with schizophrenia when he was just 10 years old. At first, it was subtle. He’d zone out, talk to himself sometimes, but he still seemed like a regular kid. He went …
Today, I want to talk about something a little different. I’m not sure how to start so here goes. Before I dive in, let me share a Bible verse with you, one that I think really puts things into perspective: “Then they said, ‘Come, let’s build a great city for ourselves with a tower that reaches …
Matthew 4:1-2: “Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.” Lent is a time honored across the globe by Christians, it represents a season of reflection and renewal. It marks the moment when Jesus retreated into the …