The Young Writer’s Workshop

August 11 On an unusually warm day in January 2017, my passion for writing was seriously kindled. I sat watching one video after another of young writers sharing their testimonies. These weren't hobby writers. These were teenagers holding published books in their hands. I was awed. Since 2017, I’ve been a member of The Young … Continue reading The Young Writer’s Workshop

Hope for the Gentile (Like Me)

August 4 I tend to take my salvation for granted. And when I do stop to thank Jesus for his profound love and sacrifice, I still underestimate the gospel. How? By forgetting I’m a Gentile. I shouldn’t belong in Jesus’s family. I shouldn’t have access into this incredible mystery of divine grace. But I do. … Continue reading Hope for the Gentile (Like Me)

Every Moment Can Glorify God

Every moment is holy. The sick days and lunch breaks and window washings of our lives aren’t scum on the pond of our sanctification. They’re the droplets that fill it. They’re the small, shimmering acts poured into the basin of day-to-day, Christlike sacrifice. They’re acts that matter to God because they can reflect his glory. … Continue reading Every Moment Can Glorify God

July Smiles

July 28  Here’s what made me happy this summer month: My sister’s wedding July 13th was a beautiful day for our family. Leanna wore a smile all day and Drew, my new brother-in-law, beamed too. Drew and Leanna’s wedding was sweet and worshipful. My favorite parts were playing piano to In Christ Alone and sharing … Continue reading July Smiles

Read the Bible Like a Book

July 21 I’ve been reading lots of books this summer—good books, exciting books, deep books, helpful books. But there’s one I keep coming back to. It’s an incredibly good and vastly deep story. It’s the Bible. God’s Word isn’t usually on my “to be read” list. It’s not on my Goodreads shelves or even on … Continue reading Read the Bible Like a Book

IMPORTANT: Life Updates, Mary’s Example, and a Blog Announcement

Last Saturday, my sister walked down the aisle and married an amazing guy named Drew! I’m thrilled to welcome a new brother into our clan, but understandably sad to see Leanna move out of our home. (Thankfully, she’s still in town. We made sure of that!) Life is busy right now. I wouldn’t trade any … Continue reading IMPORTANT: Life Updates, Mary’s Example, and a Blog Announcement

Kings and Priests and Psalm 2 (+ Blog News)

July 7 My read-through-the-Bible plan strings Scriptures together in eye-opening ways. On the morning I finished 2 Kings, I read about Paul's troubles with the Jerusalem Sanhedrin (Acts 23). In one testament kings rebelled, battled, and laid siege to the next nation. A millennium later, Paul wrestled Jerusalem's priests in a dispute over his message. … Continue reading Kings and Priests and Psalm 2 (+ Blog News)