At the beginning of each year, I choose a word to guide me throughout the months ahead. I specifically pick a word that I hope will help me grow closer to God. This year my word is “unimaginable.” You see, last year when I found out I was pregnant, I began to think more about Read More
Category: Faith
A Note on Steadfastness and a Burgeoning Mustard Seed
In my profession, you must prove you can research to prove you are apt to teach. What I mean by this is that many colleges that hire graduate students who complete their doctoral programs look for candidates who have demonstrated their research capabilities in the form of journal publications. Until recently, I was dismayed by Read More
Gentle and Lowly: The Character of Christ
Jesus often spoke about Himself in metaphorical and absolute language throughout the Gospel of John. A few examples of this: “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). “I am the door” (John 10:9). “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25) “I am the bread of life” (6:35) But Read More
Making Sense of Rhetorical Choices in Scripture and Leaving the Rest
Someone who read my blog in response to Jonah recently asked me if I believed that he really lived in the fish for three days. Questions like these seem to trouble as many seasoned believers as they do people new to the faith who are trying to reconcile the supernatural. “Did Job really happen as Read More
“Let Go and Let God:” Trusting the Power of Surrender
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7, NIV Read More
Just Start Moving
We can make our plans, but the LORD determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) Read More