I started this website in December 2019 as a way to encourage people in their personal walks with the Lord…
Purposed Joy, the Namesake Explained
The Word for 2023
Two years ago, I wrote about choosing a word of the year. I shared how I had done that with my students, and it was a big success. We developed goals and sought to meet those goals throughout the year…
Worship Christ, the Newborn King!
Christmas is two days away! It’s easy to get caught up in all of the Christmas traditions and to-do lists. I recently saw a social media post that said Christmas is…
A Word for 2021
A few years ago, I heard about creating a Word of the Year and decided to try it for myself and with my students. I told my students about the idea of choosing a word of the year and that we would have a day to sit alone, reflect/plan, drink hot chocolate, and choose a … Read More
I am Reconciled
Relationships change so fast. One day everything can be great in a relationship or friendship we have with someone, and then the next day because of some miscommunication, a relationship can be broken. Maybe I should rephrase that. Relationships can be broken so fast. It takes time for a relationship to develop and grow, possibly … Read More
I am Forgiven
More often than we would like to admit, we get stuck in our sin. I have felt this way and maybe you have too. Sin is when we displease God. Sin is doing what we know is not right. When we are stuck in sin, we feel like it doesn’t matter what we do we will never be able to shake our identity of sin. We may stray from our sin for a time, but eventually, we keep…
When Hope Seems Far, Hope in Christ
Lately, hope has seemed far away as we have seen illness, closings, goodbyes, separation, distancing, disruptions, death, uncertainty, and unknown. A lot of people were sent home from work unwillingly. Everyone everywhere is encouraging social distancing from other people. Our President and other health officials say to be at least six feet apart from everyone … Read More
But I Trust
“…But I trust in the Lord…” Philippians 2:24 Living in unknown circumstances is something that most people must do often. And when they do, we comfort ourselves by saying things like, “When we get through this, all will be normal again” or “I will be able to rest after this.” We try to cushion our … Read More
Three Essentials To Fulfilling Your Ministry
Because I encouraged “fulfilling the ministry” in my last post, I wanted to break that down in practical terms. While knowing and desiring to follow Christ and sharing His love and gift of grace with others are at the core of fulfilling the ministry you have been given, I wanted to offer three practical and … Read More
Perfecting My Purpose: Fulfilling My Ministry
“And say to Archippus, ‘See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord.’” Colossians 4:17 Sometimes I have a hard time finishing a task. I make a list of everything I have to do and get distracted doing all the little things to avoid completing the most important and time-sensitive task … Read More