Dear God, As Thanksgiving nears, I am constantly reminded that I cannot thank You enough for all You have done. Through Your Word, I am reminded of only a fraction of what You have and can do. Lord, I thank You for being the same yesterday, today, and forever. You are the anchor of my […]
Is Smoking Marijuana A Sin?
Many states across the US have been legalizing the use of marijuana, which has increased the number of users—or at least allowed them to talk about it more publicly. My initial, biased opinion on this has always been strictly against it. However, as more people I know begin to indulge, it makes me wonder if […]
Is God’s Love Enough? My Testimony.
I am terrified to write this. I am not one to share my struggles or open my heart at all. I have never publicly shared my testimony, and I’m afraid some of the things I say here will be used against me, or that people will jump to conclusions that just aren’t true. If I […]
Is Jesus God?
The question, “Is Jesus God?” is incredibly simple to ask, but its answer is the very bedrock of Christian faith. This topic has become very personal to me. My dad grew up in a Jehovah’s Witness household, and though he left that faith, he never really gave traditional Christianity a chance. Now that my younger […]
What Should I Look For In A Church?
For my entire Christian life, I’ve only ever attended one church. It’s a wonderful place, but it’s about 35 miles away from where I live. With winter on the way, I know that commute is going to get much harder, and this has pushed me to consider finding a church closer to home. So, this […]
What Is Love?
This question is at once incredibly simple and one of the most profound and important we can ever ask. We see it on greeting cards, in movies, and in songs. But what does it truly mean to love? And why does it matter? The reason this question is so vital is found in the words […]
I Have Broken Every Law
I know what you’re thinking. “I have broken every law.” That sounds pretty dramatic, right? But stick with me because there’s a good reason for it. When we talk about the law, our minds usually go straight to the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20. Things like: “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,” “You […]