If obedience requires sacrifice, how is it that our sacrifices don't necessarily prove our obedience? Not much time is needed to answer this question based on my own life experiences. During Lent … [Read more...]
Obedience & Sacrifice
May 12, 2013 Leave a Comment
*** Over the past few months, I've learned so much about sacrifice. While pursuing a Masters degree, teaching classes as a TA, and other responsibilities, I honestly didn't have much time for … [Read more...]
Chick-fil-A appreciation day!
August 1, 2012 Leave a Comment
Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day! Thanks to you, Chick-fil-A, for standing up for solid, Christian values! Our new Chick-fil-A was PACKED-even more than usual-with so many people coming out to support … [Read more...]
Encouragement at the Electric Department
July 27, 2012 Leave a Comment
In the hectic rush of this morning, I had to run to the electric department. The teller that helped me had this Bible verse taped to her desk. It was sooo encouraging and just what I needed this … [Read more...]
“My soul, it yearns for you”
July 21, 2012 1 Comment
"In the chaos of this life I long for something more While lost amidst a troubled sea I long the safety of the shore But now that night has fallen All is calm, if just for now, And in the stillness … [Read more...]
Quick updates
July 15, 2012 1 Comment
There seems to be a reoccurring theme among the majority of my posts here recently: an apology for my tardiness! This summer has certainly been much busier that I thought it would be, and it doesn't … [Read more...]
“…I will be their God!” – The Lord’s provision
July 2, 2012 3 Comments
"Behold, I will gather them from all the countries to which I drove them in my anger and my wrath and in great indignation. I will bring them back to this place, and I will make them dwell in … [Read more...]
VBS 2012 and what I learned while waiting
June 16, 2012 1 Comment
Time truly flies when you're having fun, and this week was no different. This past week at Vacation Bible School seemed to fly right by, but at least I have some pictures to remind me of all the fun … [Read more...]
The River of Peace to Your Soul
June 11, 2012 Leave a Comment
There's something peaceful about the summer rain falling now in Starkville, Mississippi. Right now I'm sitting at my makeshift kitchen table and chairs--a small coffee table and pillows on the … [Read more...]
The responsibility of devotion
June 7, 2012 Leave a Comment
"Oh, let us prove our gratitude by our devotion, and live as those who, having claimed a privilege, are willing to take the responsibility connected with it." Charles Spurgeon This quote was the … [Read more...]
