The Joy Thief

The Joy Thief

What steals your joy? Seriously stop and consider that question, because it has more significance than you may realize. There seems to be a correlation between our experience of joy and what we value. If we place a high value on wealth, power, or even likes on...
Dealing With Distractions

Dealing With Distractions

“The world is passionately committed to the inconsequential.” -John Piper That quote hit me harder than I expected. Not just because it was so true, but because I was immediately aware of my own bend toward the inconsequential and distracting. Like many, I...
Conquering King

Conquering King

Devastating loss.  That is what comes to mind when I think about the disciples on Friday and Saturday of Holy Week. In my life, I have experienced pain and disappointment, but never have I had the foundation of my life stripped bare, beaten, and destroyed before my...
Self-Love?

Self-Love?

Self-Love and the World If you have been on social media for any length of time over the last few years you’ve probably seen memes or conversations on “self-love” and/or “self-care”. Many of them look something like this… Sources likes Psychology Today and...