After the Dating Fast

Several years ago in my early 20s my friends and I read a slew of books on singleness and dating.  We had dated in the world and knew that wasn’t God’s desire so certainly dating according to the teaching of the church would equip us with the godly marriage we wanted.  I’m using sarcasm here… Continue reading After the Dating Fast

Recovering from Misguided Love

You know how the Bible talks about God having ways?  Like those passages that say “Lord teach me Your ways” and “His ways are higher than our ways”?  Well, I’ve said that prayer, “Lord, teach me Your ways” as I was sitting on the living room sofa my roommates and I shared as a 20-something.  I had my Bible… Continue reading Recovering from Misguided Love

When Being Needy is a Good Thing

Last night the Father met me.  I was struggling with the emptiness inside and though loved ones were kind I don’t think they understood.  But He did.  I thought the solution to the emptiness was me somehow figuring out a way to awaken myself.  I understood His word said that we lack nothing and that we have… Continue reading When Being Needy is a Good Thing

It is Not Good For Man to Be Alone

Gen 2:18 “The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Another version says: “Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper as his complement.” Often singles use this scripture to justify this belief that they… Continue reading It is Not Good For Man to Be Alone

Walking Through Open Doors; Taking Dreams Down Off High Shelves

This journey in my career has been just that.  A JOURNEY.  I’ve been trekking upon the twists and turns of winding roads for the last 7 years with my faithful companion Jesus.  This was the path He had chosen for me, not one I had imagined for myself.  Early on in our journey I faced… Continue reading Walking Through Open Doors; Taking Dreams Down Off High Shelves

Love & War

There are life circumstances that can deeply affect us without us even knowing it.  They can shape our interactions with others and our perception of reality for the rest of our lives.  As I continue to grow and mature, I’m learning about such circumstances and the wounds that ensue from their occurrence.  Understandably, when my… Continue reading Love & War