found in the ordinary
“For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.” Hebrews 4:15 I was driving on my way to work this morning and as I turned a corner, I saw a vulture sitting on [...]
"Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness." {Colossians 2:7} These words have been on my heart for several years now. I remember so vividly sitting at work one day [...]
Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be [...]
The Lord is gracious and merciful; slow to anger and great in lovingkindness. Psalm 145:8 I really like the idea of patience. I am not really that good at it though, especially when it comes to getting something that I want. I find that patience can sometimes be hard to practice, and that it varies [...]
"Therefore, be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." Ephesians 5:1-2 Recently, I have been able to experience the joy of transitioning into adulthood! I am confused about why nobody told me that this is [...]
"So be truly glad. There is wonderful joy ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while." 1 Peter 1:6 This past Tuesday was my mom's birthday. To help her celebrate, my grandma and uncle came into town. In the days before her birthday as my dad and I were beginning to [...]
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead," 1 Peter 1:3 I dropped avocado down my shirt today. My blue shirt now as a big green stain on [...]
“In his defense Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” John 5:17 I have a secret. I got braces 4 months ago. It is honestly a really long story and I will spare you all the details, but they aren’t the clear [...]
I have a flaw. I am not competitive or aggressive in any form or fashion. I know that this has driven my parents, especially my dad, crazy as they have watched me play sports growing up. When I was in fifth grade, my dad signed up to coach the girls basketball team at my small, [...]
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 118:24 I have one year left of college. One year. So that means, in one year, I will be paying my own bills and beginning a career. That’s kind of scary to think about. When I was [...]
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