Tag: Christmas
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November Musings – Reflections on Hebrews
“These were all commended for their faith, yet none of them received what had been promised, since God had planned something better for us so that only together with us would they be made perfect.” – Hebrews 11:39-40 In a world that demands immediate satisfaction, it can be difficult to be on the working end.…
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Realign me, oh Lord
Living in a society that pushes us to “follow whatever your heart desires” can be exciting but oh so very dangerous. As followers of Jesus, we claim to have made the decision to give up the world and follow the God who gave up His son. But often times, we only truly follow that claim…
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Intentionally Interruptible – Part 2
When God speaks, how confidently do you listen? This past week I spent my time in a foreign land. Though incredible, my heart faced one of the most spiritually refining moments it has had in a while. Time after time, I stumbled into situations that called for a new perspective and humble obedience. These scenarios…
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Silence – Giving God the Chance to Speak
The past few weeks have been absolutely insane if I am going to be completely honest. After starting my job, I have been on a tight schedule, dedicating any and all of my free time to school. I wish I could say that I manage things well, but lately, I have been slacking on posting…
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Make Room – a short word while preparing for Christmas
“She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7 When the time came for Jesus to be born, Mary and Joseph entered Bethlehem seeking a place to settle down. They were called back to that land because there was a census…
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