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Why Confessing Your Sin Leads to Freedom and Joy

Last weekend, Zack and I had the opportunity to teach at our church’s high school retreat which proved to be a fruitful and sanctifying experience. After weeks of preparation, praying, and pouring our hearts into the sessions, we were so excited to finally teach them together. The retreat weekend arrived and we found ourselves rushing […]

2 Truths to Replace Self-Pity with Joy

Jennifer’s tears rolled down her cheeks as she struggled to express her thoughts. “I just don’t feel like God sees me or cares about me. He’s never answered a single one of my prayers and I never see Him working in my life. I don’t have many friends, my parents don’t give me the time […]

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The Hardest Things to Be Thankful For

The Holiday Season can be one of the happiest seasons for some of us and the most difficult seasons for others of us. Instead of allowing your circumstances to dictate your holidays, be intentional to cultivate gratitude. Be intentional to choose joy even in the midst of hardship. Be intentional to think of others even […]

To the Girl Who Feels Hopeless

Feelings of hopelessness have been on the fringe of my life these past few years. As Zack and I have traveled down an unexpected road of recurrent miscarriage and infertility, I have felt the waves of hopelessness knock at the door of my heart many times (watch our story here). For many of us, unfulfilled […]

3 Signs You’re Looking to Guys for Satisfaction Instead of God

I knew exactly where he was in the room at every moment. I was desperate to know more about this tall good looking guy. As a single girl in high school at the time, I was highly intrigued by this handsome face. As my head hit my pillow that night, my thoughts were flooded with […]

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How to Spot and Get Rid of Idols in Your Life

Ashley had grown to dread hanging out with her friends. She hated the thoughts that flooded her mind every time she met up with them. What if they don’t like my hair? What if they think my outfit looks stupid? What if they don’t get my jokes? On and on the thoughts continued. Ashley tried […]

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