life is a gift
Hi friend, Today it became so overwhelmingly clear to me that God has been teaching me something. It's kinda like a puzzle because he has been revealing small pieces to a bigger picture a little bit at a time. He may not be finished yet, but I wanted to invite you into the process. It... Continue Reading →
I recently received the news that my month-long missions trip to Israel in May is canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A wave of disappointment and heartache rushed over me in that moment. The more I processed the news, the more loss I felt and still feel. Honestly, I think God wants us to grieve... Continue Reading →
Recently, I have been studying Esther and Joseph in the Bible. And only now I realize how crazy their lives were. Both people were used by God in profound ways, but their lives were not bliss. They suffered lots. They were disappointed lots. They had to muster up courage lots. They were expected to be... Continue Reading →
Back in June, I wrote a post with the purpose of encouraging myself and others who were about to work in camp ministry for the summer. You can click here to read it. And lately, I have been pondering how much I was changed after a summer of serving as a camp counselor at a... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I visited Barnabas Family Ministries and was encouraged to spend some time alone with Jesus and to ask him to reveal to me what his invitation was for me in that moment. Eventually, I wrote down: --> to live with a holy expectation --> to live with a pure expectation --> to live with... Continue Reading →
God loves the process of me. And He loves the process of YOU. He loves the raw imperfection, and the heart that sincerely desires to grow. He is blessed by a spirit of contentment, and is honoured when we are thankful. Today I am thankful for the little things I have been learning this past... Continue Reading →
Dear fellow student, I want to briefly share what is on my heart, to encourage me, and to encourage you. I recently watched a video by Stefan Vandenkooy called "Finals Week". In it, he begins by acknowledging that school is hard...and how living selfishly because of the struggle is easy to do. I agree... Continue Reading →
Hello friends, and TWU Staff and Faculty, I have finished the first semester of my first year at Trinity Western University, and I would love to fill you in on my experience so far, and my reasons for choosing this school. When people find out I attend Trinity, the first thing many say is: “oooo,... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving There's something special about this word that makes me smile. And wouldn't you agree that a spirit of thankfulness is beautiful? Perhaps because giving thanks - with a truly sincere heart - is a form of worship to our Creator. This is why it is beautiful. We were designed to do it in the economy of... Continue Reading →
Just for a moment, think about all the people who have told you they love you. Who have demonstrated to you that they care about you. Try to replay those memories in your head. The moment you felt when your friend looked you in the eye and said that they're proud of you. Told you they appreciate... Continue Reading →
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