Here we are, a little more than half way through the year of 2019. Each year, I like to choose a word to focus my mind on throughout the twelve months; this year I chose the word trust. I figured that with college on the horizon in the coming fall, I would have a lot
The other night I took a self defense class for the very first time. As a Chicago bound gal, I felt it might not be a bad idea to learn a few of the basics. However, to my surprise, the class taught me more than just how to defend myself in the world, but also
I sat down today knowing I wanted to write something, but had no clue what to say. If I’m being completely honest, my relationship with the Lord has been a little rocky this past week. I haven’t been in the Word as much as I know I should be and my faith has been shaken
The story of the prodigal son is really important for us. It’s really important because it shows us just how good our God is. Slow to anger. Abounding in grace. Loving endlessly. Compassionate. Awaiting us with open arms always. This parable tells of a man with two sons, to which he planned to give
Do you ever feel a sense of competition in ministry? An overwhelming desire to measure up to how your peers are serving? To be as “gifted” as another person on your ministry team? I was overwhelmed with these thoughts last May. I serve on the worship team at my church every Sunday. Don’t get
I live in southern California, and I’m guessing most of you reading this are aware that California is kind of on fire right now. As I am writing this article there are currently 14 active Wildfires burning in this state, one of them happens to be pretty darn close to me. These fires are unquestionably
As I was reading through the book of John this afternoon, I stumbled across a familiar story: John 11:47-48 “So the chief priests and the Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and were saying, ‘What are we going to do since this man is doing many signs? If we let him go on like this, everyone
Last week I went to summer camp with my church and let me tell you, it was the best week ever. Each year I wait for this week to come around and God always pulls through. This year in particular I went in with a heavy heart. I felt really broken and unworthy. I felt
Do you ever scroll through instagram and just get this pit in your stomach that the people in the photos you’re staring at are so much greater than you? “They have more friends than me, they have a perfect relationship, they always look photoready, they are are so much more adventurous than me.” Or maybe
Hello friends! Thanks so much for clicking on this post, woohoo you made it! As most of you know I changed the name of my website a few weeks back to be called Hands + Feet in order to create more of a community here in this space. You can read more about it here!
