Tear Off The Roof

Inspired by the song Tear Off The Roof by Brandon Lake. Tear off the roof The King's in the house Just get me to Jesus I don't care how I don't have to wait to get the healing I gotta faith without a ceiling So tear off the roof 'Cause the King's in the house …

Ordinary Courage

The word courage keeps coming to mind. Like a warrior's cry, it urges me forward, but like a warning, it calls me to stop and pray. This sensation makes me wonder if God will soon call me to take a step of courage, but at the moment I'm still timid. My courage needs strengthening before …

You Are Seen

Have you ever met one of those people who can see straight through you? No walls can block them out, and no amount of pretending can make them believe the act. When you say you're doing good, they push deeper. But they are never harsh about it. Instead, they are some of the gentlest souls …

Find Rest

Inspired by the song Find Rest by Francesca Battistelli. Rest hasn't come easy lately. I'm not sure why. I just can't fall asleep. And once I do, it is so hard to wake up. Last week was almost like walking through fog as I struggled to get my work done. Finally, on Friday night, I …

Pick Up Your Stones

"I'm not asking you to slay a giant. I'm asking you to pick up your sling and stones." The phrase came out of nowhere while I was talking to a friend, but it has struck so deep in my heart. So often the giant is all we can see. It's overwhelming, it's mocking, and it's …

Jesus Had Friends Too

Hi everyone! Before we get into my post for today, I have some exciting news. I got published! That's right! My article Lonely But Never Alone appeared in the Teen Speak section of Your Teen for Parents magazine, May/June 2018 edition! I haven't been able to get a print copy of the actual magazine yet, …