FAITH CENTERED POSTS
When in a mental health crisis I grappled with faith and searched for clarity about what was true. In the end, Christian counseling and uncovering lies I’d believed about the character of God paved a way to lasting healing. Let’s carve out some space for your mind to breathe.
What The Bible Says About Ambition | Guarding Against Selfish Ambition
If you've been around the last few weeks, you know we are in the middle of a series about godly goals. If you've missed a post, here are all of them: Godly Goals and IdentityWhat the Bible Says About GoalsStriving Toward Godly GoalsWhat the Bible Says about...
Striving Toward Christ Centered Goals | What The Bible Says About Striving
What says "strive" more than rugged hiking images? Today's post contains Part III of a series on godly goal setting. In this post, I'm focusing on the word "strive." We'll continue looking at what Christ centered goals look like and how to pursue them. Together, we'll...
Setting Godly Goals | What the Bible Says About Goals
This post is part of a series on godly goals. Together we'll be exploring what the Bible has to say about goals and the things we work toward. Here are other posts in this series: Godly Goals and IdentityWhat the Bible Says About GoalsStriving Toward Godly GoalsWhat...
Identity and Goals | Exploring Christian Goal Setting
As we come into the New Year, I know lots of us are thinking about goal setting. Some may already be frustrated by goals that already don't seem to be panning out. Today, I'm talking about Christian goal setting. I'm sharing what I've learned from years of setting the...
Seven Unique Bible Verses for Christmas Cards
(Don't mind us...one of many outtakes in which Gideon was more interested in eating fruit snacks than taking photos.) Today we're talking Christmas cards. Specifically unique Bible verses for Christmas cards. If you're stumped, or tired of sharing something classic,...
The Cold Snap | More on Lies and Redemption
Today, I've got a follow up to yesterday's post about how dispelling lies has helped me reclaim my life and walk out of a long-term struggle against depression and anxiety. In addition to identifying lies and taking the time to properly address them, I've also learned...
Dispelling Lies, Reclaiming Life
Do you know anything about drafts? Not military drafts, or drafts of a paper. I'm talking the icy cold drafts that sneak into your home through even the tiniest gap. I do. I know more than I'd care to. Stopping drafts was my first major project here at Acorn House. In...
Why I’m Ok Living Out of a Suitcase | God Led Intentionality
Last night Derek and I were talking on the phone. Because that's what we do now. That, and FaceTime. But usually our FaceTime calls are a little distracting because someone (with adorable, chubby fingers) thinks he needs to hold the phone the whole time...then it...
Kind Intentions
Today I'm sharing some of the most impactful things I have learned while studying Ephesians 1. I'd love it if you told me what most affected you from this chapter! Season One I really like TV. I know I probably shouldn't say that. Because "good" Christians don't watch...
Ephesians: A Primer
Today I’m sharing an Intro to Ephesians. I’ve compiled background and cultural information that have helped me understand this Epistle.
Going in With Grace
It's January 21st. So technically we are already well in to 2019. Side note: every year when I type up that new digit I think...how did we get so far from the 90's??! On the outside I'm getting permanent creases in my forehead and more and more removed from all things...
Who Can Be Wise | Studying Proverbs
Let's talk about being wise. A couple weeks ago I told you about a study in Proverbs I've been leading locally. I shared the intro to Inductive Bible Study at that time too. And lemme tell you. I'm loving every minute of it. Seriously, I'm finding it so fun! To me...
