Tag: faith
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To Save My Life
“And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.” – Luke 9:23-24 (ESV) A few months ago I wrote about…
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Between Box Jumps and a Boat
So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus. But when he saw the wind he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out, “Lord, save me.” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why…
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Podcast Episode: “The Power of Validation”
Recently, I had the privilege of being a guest speaker on the podcast “Digging Deep for Treasures.” The host, Cecille Valoria, became a friend through a writing program, when we realized we had similar testimonies and personal interests. In this episode, we talked about faith, fitness, and facing anxiety. This was a fun and powerful…
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Intentionally Losing My Life
“And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.” – Luke 9:23-24 (ESV) A few years ago, I’d never imagine…
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Standing Firm in the Waiting
“I’m going to trust God, but assume the rejection.” That was my mindset during my 2nd year of college. I was in desperate need of a scholarship to fulfill my God-given dreams. But just because I was eligible didn’t mean it was available. New classes hadn’t yet started and somehow I was more burned out…
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Moving Forward for New Things
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” – Isaiah 43:18-19 (ESV) I wasn’t expecting to write or teach on this topic of…
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New Year, Same God
It’s that time of year again. Time to believe for a fresh start as the Times Square ball drops and every gym offers discounts on memberships. Time to hope for the future, while saying goodbye to the past. Time to set goals and maybe stick to them. I’ve never been one to make a New…
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Christmas is for Everyone
What is your favorite Christmas tradition? Maybe you enjoy shopping or baking cookies. Maybe it’s catching your favorite film over a mug of hot chocolate. Maybe it’s decorating the tree with family and driving around to see the best lights and most festive displays. In the midst of the Christmas season, sometimes we prioritize these…
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Considering Joy When Circumstances Say Otherwise
This post took me almost a half of a year to have the words and wisdom to write. It’s why my blog is titled “Consider the Joy” and why I’m walking closer with Jesus than ever before. It all started in a season of grief, depression, and anxiety. I was caught in the depths of…
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Called to Obey: Elizabeth and Zechariah
In completing several Advent studies, I am inspired by Elizabeth and Zechariah’s character. I used to take their story for what it was without any profound questions or thoughts. But this year, it seems wrong of me not to reflect on God’s intentionality in their lives. By discovering who they were as individuals, as servants…
Consider the Joy 