What is Love?

What is Love?

Thoughts on Choosing the Best Type of Schooling for Your Kids

Thoughts on Choosing the Best Type of Schooling for Your Kids

I am not a parent. I have, however, spent my life around kids, I taught in a public elementary school for three years (one as a 3rd grade teacher, two as a short- and long-term substitute for various ages), and…

Grief and Fire

Grief and Fire

I have felt grief in waves these last few weeks. Almost three weeks ago, I was taking care of my niece when I got a text telling me Charlie Kirk had been shot. Before the day was through, we knew…

Look At What’s Happening in the Natural

Look At What’s Happening in the Natural

There are seasons in life when God speaks loudly and in obvious ways. There are other seasons when he whispers or seems silent. We all go through these times, and they can be incredibly frustrating when we’ve heard him speak…

The 20 Best Books I Read in 2024

The 20 Best Books I Read in 2024

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My Top 20 Songs of 2024

My Top 20 Songs of 2024

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Crunchy Brands I’ve Got My Eye On This Black Friday

Crunchy Brands I’ve Got My Eye On This Black Friday

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You Belong?

You Belong?

“Belong” has been kind of a buzzword for a few years. Churches have been known to send out their greeting teams like they’re in a picket line, holding up signs that shout, “YOU BELONG HERE!” (Of course, these teams are…

Are the Gates of Hell Pushed Back By What I Am Doing?

Are the Gates of Hell Pushed Back By What I Am Doing?

Not to brag, but I’ve quit quite a few jobs in my life. I’ve worked jobs that were fulfilling, and I’ve worked jobs that were the opposite. I know what it’s like to be in a toxic work environment. I’ve…

What Does a Godly Friend Look Like?

What Does a Godly Friend Look Like?

After I typed out my Best Friend Wish List last week, I got to thinking. Those traits sounded pretty biblical…what would the Bible add about the kind of friend I should be on the lookout for? I did a few…

Best Friend Wish List

Best Friend Wish List

What are you looking for in a friend? I hear from so many people that they struggle with friendships, and I absolutely relate. Though I have a lot of acquaintances, it’s always been hard for me to find really good…