The Peace of God

The Peace of God

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) Last...
Please, Rebuke Me

Please, Rebuke Me

Friend: Um, Michelle. Can I talk to you about something? Me: Sure, what about? Friend: Well, remember the conversation we had the other day? Me: Yes. Friend: Remember what you said about Sister Jane? Me: Yeah. Friend: I’ve been thinking about it ever since. And...
Takeaways from the First Half of 2020

Takeaways from the First Half of 2020

As I sit here and write this article, we’re coming up on the halfway mark through 2020 and also the three-month mark of our buildings being closed. Wow, what a year so far. Pretty much every major function has been cancelled or postponed, from General Church and...
Big Windshield, Small Rearview Mirror

Big Windshield, Small Rearview Mirror

Memories—they can be both a blessing and a curse. There are the wonderful kind like walking down the aisle at your wedding … and the not-so-wonderful kind where you lost a job. Human nature is to think upon the good memories with a smile, but that doesn’t mean we...
A City to Settle In

A City to Settle In

Just over a year ago, I felt lost. I realized that I wasn’t living the life promised to me by TV commercials and music videos; I was overwhelmed by a job that I didn’t love; I didn’t have much of a social life, and I could have stood to gain a few pounds at the...
Out-faith Your Fears

Out-faith Your Fears

Recently, I got fed up with letting my emotions, fear in particular, get the best of me. But how does this keep happening? I thought that once I attained a certain invisible level in my Christian walk, then I wouldn’t have fear or anxiety or other emotions that...