Tag: Christian spiritual growth
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When the Same Scripture Hits Different: What 13 Months of Growth Revealed
A little over 13 months ago, I journaled — and “arted” — John 16:20–24 for the first time. I was drawing from a place of fresh grief. My mother had died just three weeks earlier, and I was still relearning how to function as a competent human. I had also just decided to give this… Read more
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March Lessons: Creativity, Calling, and the God Who Keeps Writing Us into His Story
In this March Lessons reflection, I explore the ten most-read posts on my blog and the themes they revealed — creativity, calling, identity, hope, and God’s faithful presence. This month’s insights trace how God shapes us through story — both the stories we live and the ones we inherit. March arrived like the turning of… Read more
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How God Helps Us Overcome Fear: Lessons from Caleb’s ‘Bread for Us’ Faith
This post explores Caleb’s phrase “they are bread for us” in Numbers 14:9, tracing the biblical imagery of devouring enemies and showing how faith transforms our perception of fear and spiritual obstacles. “Only do not rebel against the Lord. And do not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their… Read more
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God’s Quiet Voice: How to Recognize Your Purpose
There’s a tenderness in the way God works that often goes unnoticed in a world obsessed with clarity, speed, and certainty. We want neon signs. Burning‑bush moments. A quiet voice from heaven that leaves no room for doubt. But more often than not, God reveals purpose the way dawn reveals the day. Softly, gradually, and… Read more