encouragement

  • A Story of God’s Love

    We’ve all heard the saying “Jesus loves you”, but probably didn’t think much of it.  You may have rolled your eyes at the blanket statement, but the thing many don’t realize is that there is so much depth to that… Continue reading

    A Story of God’s Love
  • Being Still in a Self-Help World

    “Be still and know that I am God” Psalm 46:10 We are living in a self-help world, in a world that often emphasizes “self” to do the fixing.  We have access to thousands of books at any time we want… Continue reading

    Being Still in a Self-Help World
  • Do Angels Exist?

    Have you ever seen the movie Angels in the Outfield?  If you haven’t, it’s such a great classic.  I was intrigued by the movie as a child and recently re-watched it with my boys.  I was even more intrigued watching… Continue reading

    Do Angels Exist?
  • Battle in the Brain

    This is a poem that depicts the battle of the brain in a world that is increasingly choosing ‘me’ over God.  The battle in the brain that is waged, but often won over by the phone in our hands or… Continue reading

    Battle in the Brain
  • My Journal Entry from 08/25/2025

    This is not an eloquently written or well-edited post.  I wasn’t planning on sharing this post, but with the recent events in our country, the Holy Spirit has prompted me to do so. If you’re an English teacher, I’m so… Continue reading

    My Journal Entry from 08/25/2025
  • The Power of Hope

    Faith is a critical piece to your walk with Jesus. “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1 Hope is an essential piece to faith, so we can conclude… Continue reading

    The Power of Hope
  • Being Okay with an Unexpected Outcome

    “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth, I did not come to bring peace, but a sword.  For I have come to turn a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a… Continue reading

    Being Okay with an Unexpected Outcome
  • Persecution for Jesus

    Have you ever experienced persecution?  Many of us hear the word “persecution” and immediately think of imprisonment, beatings, ridicule, being on trial, etc., but persecution can be as simple as someone’s fighting words toward you for your belief in God. … Continue reading

    Persecution for Jesus
  • Do All Roads Lead to Heaven?

    Whether you’re a Christian or not, I’m going to assume that you’ve most likely had a conversation with someone about the afterlife.  If you haven’t, I’m sure it’ll happen sooner or later.  That being said, the afterlife, specifically heaven and… Continue reading

    Do All Roads Lead to Heaven?
  • Salvation is Uncomfortable

    Jesus dying on the cross is the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of discomfort for the gospel.  When I think of willingly sharing the gospel with a neighbor, it makes me wildly uncomfortable.  The awkward… Continue reading

    Salvation is Uncomfortable