Category: Devotions
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Christ has come, Christmas has passed…now what?
As the commercial rush of Christmas comes to an end and our decorations get tucked away for next year, it’s important to remember the truths of this holiday aren’t over. Jesus came for those who would humbly recognize Him as their King. In the Christmas story, God revealed Jesus’ identity to the shepherds and wise…
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Finding Safety in Trusting God
I glanced at the TV as a game show host cut open brand-new handbags with a kitchen knife. This was my first time seeing the Netflix show “Is it Cake?”, a competition where bakers design cakes to imitate non-edible objects. Their goal is to try and trick the judges. As someone who has healed from…
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Finding Rest and Trust in God
At the very end of summer, I went away for a few days for a conference on rest. The logical part of me was in a panic. I started a new position at work a few days after I returned home. What if something happened? What if I couldn’t do all I needed to? Is…
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Is it Possible to Delight in Disappointment? – Guest Post on Faith to Follow
Hey friends! I have the honor and privilege of being a guest writer for Regina Brown’s “Faith to Follow” blog this summer. I’m contributing to a 3-month series, “Call to Courage,” to help propel you further into your calling. My third and final post addressed disappointment. Scripture calls us to rejoice in the Lord, but how…
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“Seeking Jesus for Satisfaction” – Proverbs 31 Ministries devotion
Hi friends! My devotion, “Seeking Jesus for Satisfaction,” is now live at Proverbs 31 Ministries Encouragement for Today devotions. There is so much joy to be found when we lay our weaknesses at the feet of Jesus and let Him work in us and through us. It is an incredible honor to share this teaching…
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“No Longer Defeated by Discouragement” – Guest Post on Faith to Follow Blog
Hey friends! I have the honor and privilege of being a guest writer for Regina Brown’s “Faith to Follow” blog this summer. I’m contributing to a 3-month series, “Call to Courage,” to help propel you further into your calling. My second post addressed discouragement. How do we press on despite feeling discouraged? And where is…
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Purple Ink Prayers for God-Sized Dreams
Do you keep a journal for prayer and for processing what God is doing in your life? I frequently note God’s work in my life, along with my requests to Him, so I can see His hand in my days over time. It can be powerful! A few years ago, I color-coded my prayer sections…
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“Pressing on Despite the Doubt” – Guest Post on “Faith to Follow” Blog
Hey friends! I have the honor and privilege of being a guest writer for Regina Brown’s “Faith to Follow” blog this summer. I’m contributing to a 3-month series, “Call to Courage,” to help propel you further into your calling. My first post addressed doubt. How do we move forward when others doubt our abilities? And…
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God Equips Us To Do The Work (COMPEL Pro Post)
Hey friends! Today I’m sharing a social media post that I submitted through COMPEL Pro writing, and it won! You can see it on their social media pages now. My post is about doubt, overthinking, and just doing the work God has called you to do. You can read it on Facebook, Instagram, or here:…
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Creating Space to Rest
I wrote this Bible study on the biblical meanings of steadfastness, coming from 2 years of seemingly constant transitions. Despite settling into routines since this book published, I’ve had so many more new things arise. Life has been very full in the best ways. But being steadfast in faith doesn’t just look like perseverance. It…
Consider the Joy 