All throughout scripture we not only read about the testimonies of those who came before us who were witnesses to God, but we are also called to share our own testimonies. I, and hopefully you too, am drawn to hearing other people’s testimonies. I find myself searching them up on YouTube or if I happen Read More
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Beyond Our Imagination
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
True or False? Once Saved, Always Saved
Have you heard this statement, “Once saved always saved?” Is this true? The short version of the gospel message is often told in reference to Romans 10 – believe in your heart Jesus died on the cross for your sins, God raised him from the dead, confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord, and you Read More
A Brief Return to The Lost Art of Agreeing to Disagree
As election season nears, our country is reminded once again how unable we are to disagree peacefully with one another. I have been thinking about how this polarization manifests itself in the church while looking to scripture. The greatest hurdle the church has to overcome is its own members. We are all looking for the Read More
Bridges
MY ENCOUNTER WITH A BRIDGE I recently visited my Great Aunt Ann, who is 90 years old. We were talking about church and family history. History is something we both love to study and talk about. In our conversation, I brought up the fact that she personally knew some people who were born and lived Read More
It’s Not About Me
“We study scripture to be reminded of who God is, so He can reveal Himself to us and we can know Him even more deeply” – Fr. Mike Schmitz Back when I was at the height of my mental health struggles, I started having thoughts about whether the bible actually impacted or even spoke to Read More