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“I was one way…and now I am completely different. And the thing that happened in between…was Him.”
Mary Magdalene, The Chosen
The History of Christianity
As you may know, I’ve been in my Master’s degree program with Barclay Bible College since August 2022. Over the last year and a half, I’ve developed a more solid foundation for the defense of my faith (1 Peter 3:15). I can communicate my beliefs and why I believe them more effectively than I could before—more on that in a later reflection.
The Valiant Woman (Proverbs 31)
When you think of the ideal woman, what comes to mind? No matter the woman image that you pictured when you think of the ideal woman, there’s a good chance that you are right. Our passage today is Proverbs 31:10-31, more famously known as the wife of noble character.
P.R.A.Y. Like Hannah
When we receive good news or find ourselves blessed with finances, health, children, or title, it can be all too easy to look at those who are the have-nots. We wonder what they aren’t doing right, or we have all the answers and give our advice freely to them. We don’t realize the sting this may cause for something out of their grasp.
The World Runs on Story
There is a shift in the narrative of the world around us. If you have been paying attention to the media, not just the news, but movies, social media, YouTube, and the countless people each year who start a blog, we see a high value on vulnerability, openness, and authenticity. The importance of sharing where we are and how we got here is higher now than ever.
2022 Word... or Message... of the Year
In December, I usually get a bit of angst thinking about what my next word will be from God. I’ve recognized that I do not choose these words. They definitely come from him. I know this because each year when I reflect back on the previous 12 months, I identify how aptly timed God’s message was for me during that particular season.
3 Ways to Live in Excellence
One of my favorite parts of the Bible is the building of the Tabernacle. Yes, those chapters in Exodus you glaze over because of all those measurements in cubits and making of 50 loops of..blah...and...blah blah…what now?
I love this whole section because it’s a reminder that God didn’t ask for the leftovers in the building of his dwelling place.