Reflections

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“The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense…As iron sharpens iron, a friend sharpens a friend.”–Proverbs 27:9,17 It really is so important to surround ourselves with solid friendships–people who help us grow in our relationship with God, not only in times of plenty, but also during difficult days. We should…

I sang this song by Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir at Alan B. Shepard High School’s “Senior Farewell Concert.” I just wanted to share how faithful the Lord has been in my life not only the past four years–but as I look back at my past eighteen. I am so thankful for God’s faithfulness–and He has been,…

This really inspired me as I read this today from the Pentecostal Evangel: “A testimony is like a doorknob. It is a very small device that can open a sanctuary, and by the power of God remodel its interior. It enters the secret alcoves of the heart, awakening the desire for God. A written testimony…

All of my life I’ve heard that there is a time and a season for everything (Ecclesiastes 3)–I remember the first time I read that chapter in the Bible was in third grade when my hamster Brownie was dying. I cried and cried because I realized that I had to live with the sad reality…

God is faithful. Oh so faithful. So, I haven’t blogged in awhile, but I have an update on college! I have decided to go to Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, this fall. It’s amazing how God has orchestrated my going to school there–He has already provided so greatly. I just feel such great peace about…

When push comes to shove, a lot of our life is spent waiting. Waiting for the next step. Waiting for the next breakthrough. Waiting for answers. Waiting isn’t the easiest action. In fact, it seems like the opposite of action; we feel helpless and out of control. We want God to intervene in our situation–the…

March 28. 6 years ago. Not exactly a date I enjoy remembering. There was a lot of pain, a lot of heartache, a lot I didn’t understand. But there was a purpose–a deep purpose I did not understand as I sat on my living room couch that night crying into my blanket. I wanted an…

I truly went into Winter Retreat this past weekend with little to no expectations. I found myself bogged down with homework, college planning, and ultimate busyness. Too much busyness. God knew that He needed to still my heart this weekend. And He did just that. He calmed my fears, my worries, my uncertainties. Sure, I…