Tag: Spiritual Growth
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Writing the Word: My Review of the NKJV New Testament, Tracing Edition
For the past year, I’ve been writing and journaling Scripture almost every day. What began as a simple spiritual discipline has become one of the most meaningful practices in my walk with God. There’s something about slowing down enough to write the Word—letting each phrase pass through your mind, your hand, and your heart—that creates… Read more
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Why Jonah’s Story Isn’t What You Think
I used to identify with Jonah’s story. Maybe you have too. I saw Jonah as the guy who ran from God, got a second chance, and finally did what he was supposed to do. I saw him as a reluctant prophet who eventually came around. A cautionary tale, sure … but also a story of… Read more
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Book Recommendations for Christian Women to Enhance Their Spiritual Growth
Every woman’s faith journey is unique — shaped by her questions, her season of life, and the quiet ways God is at work beneath the surface. The right book recommendations for Christian women at the right moments can become companions, catalysts, or even lifelines. Whether you’re seeking encouragement, deeper understanding, or a fresh spark of… Read more
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February Lessons: Joy, Hope, and the God Who Meets Us in the Middle of Our Stories
This post highlights the key themes from my most‑read articles of February — joy, hope, creativity, healing, peace, and the surprising ways God meets us in the middle of our stories. February has always felt like a hinge month to me — a quiet turning from winter’s stillness toward the first hints of spring. It’s… Read more
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Is the Commandment to Love Really New?
The commandment to love is both old and new–old in its origin in the Torah, and new in the way Jesus embodies, deepens, and empowers it. This post explains how Jesus’ “new commandment” fulfills and transforms the ancient command to love, revealing a deeper, Spirit‑empowered way of abiding in God. Why Jesus Calls the Commandment… Read more
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When Writers of Grace Are in Need of Grace Themselves
I’ve been following the news about Philip Yancey’s confession of his eight‑year‑long affair. Mostly to see how the Christian community reacts as the man who wrote multiple books about God’s grace—books that shaped so many of us and helped us understand the wideness of God’s mercy—now stands in need of grace himself, in a very… Read more
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How Choosing a Word of the Year Shapes Your Creative Life
Choosing a Word of the Year is about more than just tradition. It’s about following a creative framework that shapes your focus, your storytelling, and your spiritual growth. My word for 2026 is REVEAL, and it’s already reshaping how I approach my creative life. Every January, the world seems to split into two camps: the… Read more
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How to Build Each Other Up This Thanksgiving
“Otherwise, if you give thanks with your spirit, how can anyone in the position of an outsider say ‘Amen’ to your thanksgiving when he does not know what you are saying? For you may be giving thanks well enough, but the other person is not being built up.”— 1 Corinthians 14:16–17 (ESV) Thanksgiving Day always… Read more