Tag: Spiritual Growth
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The Heart of Christian Writing: Wisdom, Obedience, and Freedom
There are a few verses at the end of the Book of Ecclesiastes that feels like it’s speaking directly to every person called to Christian writing who has ever stared at a blank page, wrestled with a manuscript, or wondered whether their words matter. It’s a benediction, a warning, and a commissioning all at once:… Read more
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When the Vapor Clears: Learning to Live From What Lasts
“We spend way too much time worrying about things that are fleeting — vapor — that in the grand scheme of eternity mean nothing.” Christine Caine Read that statement again. It’s true, isn’t it? Someone says something that hurts your feelings? Vapor. You don’t get the job or promotion you wanted? Vapor. It rains during… Read more
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Formed by Praise: The Slow Work of Becoming Steady in God
“I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.” Psalm 42:11, NIV This is not just a statement of emotion. It’s a formed response. The kind of declaration that only grows in a heart God has been shaping over time. And it’s an important affirmation because the sons of Korah repeat it at the… Read more
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When Words Mean More Than We Intended
Some mornings begin with quiet reflection, but others begin with conversations that stay with you long after the day gets moving. My daughter and I found ourselves talking about the power of words — how they can land softly or sharply, how they can heal or harm, and how often the impact has less to… Read more
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Trust, Salmon Patties, and the Mystery of Manna
Last night I made salmon patties for dinner. Nothing fancy — just a simple, tasty meal. But when I set the plate on the table, both my girls paused. They leaned in, suspicious and curious, and asked the same question Israel once asked in the wilderness when they first saw manna from heaven: “What is… Read more
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What Job’s Friends Teach Us About Speaking the Truth
Some truths are technically correct but emotionally destructive. Scripture gives us a vivid example of this through the words of Job’s friends as presented in the book that’s named after him. Their dialogue reminds us that wisdom isn’t just about what we say, but when and how we say it. Job’s Friends: The Danger of… Read more
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Survival Is Your Strength: A Healing Reflection for Trauma Survivors
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (John 1:5, NIV) There’s a kind of strength we don’t talk about enough — the strength it takes to simply keep going. Not the loud kind. Not the kind that wins awards or gets applause. The quiet kind that wakes up every… Read more
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May’s Top Reads: Storms, Snark, Stewardship, and the Steady Thread of Hope
May showed up with a little attitude, and apparently you were here for it. The snarkiest post on my entire site claimed the #1 spot this month, which feels both poetic and hilarious. And tucked among May’s top reads is one of my cornerstone pieces, quietly doing its faithful work in the background. This month’s… Read more
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New Things I Learned by Watching The Sacred Thread
Many thanks to Angel for providing a sample of the series for this review. Opinions are 100% my own. Some shows entertain you. Some shows teach you. But every once in a while, a series comes along that reorients you—quietly, thoughtfully, and with a kind of reverence that lingers long after the screen goes dark.… Read more
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Pride May Feel Like Safety, But It’s Anything But
“The pride of your heart has deceived you, You who dwell in the clefts of the rock, Whose habitation is high; You who say in your heart, ‘Who will bring me down to the ground?’” (Obadiah 1:3) This a picture of a prideful person. Someone who believes they’ve built their life high enough. Strong enough.… Read more