In My Father’s Arms I’m Safe
Sharing a sneak peak of a new worship song while reflecting on this summer Wow! The Lord has just been so faithful this summer! He’s taught me to slow down and dwell on His word deep in the forests of Northern…
from my journal
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Get Out of My Head: Story Behind the Song
I don’t know about you, but I lie to myself. A lot. It’s a vicious cycle. Or, there’s the resounding clang: I hate that soundtrack, and I hate how it loves to blast in my mind. It’s like radio interference in…
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We Are Builders
A funeral taught me about the Christian legacy… Why can’t we spell funeral without the word “fun?” Like seriously, some linguist messed up when they picked that spelling. At the same time, there is something about death that puts a magnifying…
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“Better Than Mine”: Story Behind the Song
Learning to trust God with the future in the now Doors Close I sat across from my mom on the old couch in our unfinished basement, stunned. I’d just found out that the college of my dreams wouldn’t stack my scholarships….
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Trust the Pilot
“Are you ready to fly?” My brother asked from the other side of the cockpit. His eyes sparkled as he gripped the yoke, feet resting above the pedals. I looked past him before answering, my gaze scanning the big blue sky…
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9 Christian Authors You’ll Love
There’s just something special about Christian fiction, and there’s something special about Christian authors. Some write books full of allegory. Others, just pen good stories that have a “thank you, Jesus” in the acknowledgments. Either way, there’s just a little bit…
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Shine Like Stars
”So that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.” Philippians 2:15 NIV Maybe it’s just me, but sometimes I feel so invisible….
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Looking Back
I graduate from high school in less than a month! Crazy, I know. Honestly, I’m 100% excited for what’s next. A conversation a few days ago sent us looking back through old pictures, and we found this one. I’m about six…
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I Know You (Peter’s Song)
For some reason, Peter’s denial has always been one of the most interesting parts of the whole Easter story for me. Maybe it’s because I just see myself in that moment. I think about all the times I have failed to…
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Is Revival Starting?
“Have you seen the news?” I asked.My friend’s eyes widened in fear. “What’s happening now?”I smiled. “No, you don’t understand. This is good. There’s a revival starting.” On February 8, college students at a local university in Kentucky—Asbury University—gathered for a…
