As I rest in the overflowing hope that Jesus gives, I remember what might serve as a counterfeit to biblical hope. The counterfeit to righteousness is a “work harder, obey more” kind of mentality, and the counterfeit to peace is any kind of activity that promises well-being apart from Jesus. So the counterfeit to biblical …
As for me and my house we will serve the LORD. JOSHUA 24:15 In honour of my beautiful roommate Mary’s birthday, I made strawberry peppermint drinks that I used to make for friends in high school. With just an oz of peppermint liquer per person, it’s perfect for a cocktail gathering or drinks with friends. …
“And I believe I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.” PSALM 27 Yesterday, Wednesday, Jesus taught me so many new things. Recently my time in the Word has led me to this desire for colour. I have been wanting to get some pencil crayons and a Bible with …
Preparation vs. Law. In this season God has been teaching me what this looks like in such loving ways. In the midst of healing, I have experienced Him preparing my heart. Luke Chapter 12 tells us to “know our master’s will and prepare for it,” but this doesn’t look like us making mental agreements, taking things …
Peace is not anywhere more abundantly promised than in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Bible dictionary defines peace, in its most accurate meaning, as “a tranquil state of the soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and content with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is” (85). …
There was nothing like telling my mom “I am healed, Mom. I have a new brain. I don’t have this disorder, Mom,” and seeing her know just from my eyes that her daughter was her daughter again. Like I said, Jesus has renewed Cassie. I hate the voice of deception I once had. Moreso I …
Our endlessly good Father! The song on my heart is to His glory alone. This morning, I got to Skype Kevin and hear about the way the Spirit has been moving him to such unfaltering worship, new relationships, and ultimately trust in Him. What a blessing as I feel my ears being opened to just …
I am sitting out in my living room, and feel so much joyful emotion I can’t even contain it. I am sharing it for the purpose of glorifying my Father. He has put this song in my heart that He is your answer. Jesus is the all in all that your heart longs for. If …
We need maturity in Christ that lets us not just know His care, but experience it. –Heather Holleman I have never in my life experienced more giddy joy than what I am in right now. And His name is Jesus. Jesus who can work little by little and so gently– but who also can and …
