Dear Erin... It hurts my heart that you feel so alone and defeated, and don't see a way out. It pains me that you see no promissing future. Nothing makes sence and I know it's hard for you to figure out how quickly things spiraled. There is such a dark cloud above you that is … Continue reading Dear Erin…
No amount of pain will stop God’s power
I have had a constant headache since last October. No medication prescribed has helped and recently the pain has gotten worse. Last week I was just trying to compose a brief email and it was a struggle to even make it grammatically correct. I wasn’t able to have deep conversations with anybody or pour into … Continue reading No amount of pain will stop God’s power
All truth starts with the Gospel
The world, for the most part, tells us that truth is relative. What is true for you, may not be true for me, and that’s ok many say. So many believe that all paths lead to God or salvation. Whatever makes you feel fulfilled and happy go for it. I’ll do me and you do … Continue reading All truth starts with the Gospel
Remembrance
My life was slowly crumbling I was desperately searching for hope and love I wanted to be full But things of this world never satisfied No party, relationship, achievement or drip of alcohol could make me feel complete I just left feeling emptier and more miserable than ever before I became someone that I no … Continue reading Remembrance
The reckless love of the body of Christ
Last week I went to a coffee shop to spend some time with Jesus. I tried to read but it was hard to really focus on what I was reading. It wasn’t though that I didn’t have a desire to do so or didn’t want to pursue God because I was so distracted by my … Continue reading The reckless love of the body of Christ
Finding the Beauty in Bipolar
After my fall sophomore semester, I thought my life couldn’t get any worse. I was so defeated. My life was crumbling. I didn’t have hope and didn’t see any way out. Suddenly though, I thought I was living the dream and was filled with euphoria and had a new-found exuberant and colorful personality. Despite all … Continue reading Finding the Beauty in Bipolar
The Surpassing Worth of Christ
The other day, I had my last exam of my semester. Unfortunately, I didn’t do as well as I had hoped and while I will still end up doing well in the class, it may break my streak of getting all A’s at Ohio State. It has bothered me for the last few days because … Continue reading The Surpassing Worth of Christ
Through the fire He will never let us go
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since … Continue reading Through the fire He will never let us go
Joy in Unlikely Places
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1: 8-9 This week I was thinking … Continue reading Joy in Unlikely Places
A Slice of my Life
I was born and raised in Northern California, in an area where Christianity wasn’t very prevalent. I didn’t go to church growing up and for the most part, I didn’t think religion was something I needed in my life. During high school, I felt empty. I had few close friends and felt like I wasn’t … Continue reading A Slice of my Life
