Motherhood draws out strength beyond one’s natural capabilities, akin to stories of moms five times her weight to save her child. It’s a challenging yet joyful journey that evokes the best and worst in us. This poem reflects on motherhood as nurturing a flower—from planting to blooming— and highlights giving grace to both mothers and ourselves.
Battle for the Narrative
There is not a more prominent Biblical account of fear and courage than young David and his stand-off with Goliath. How this young non-soldier faced the greatest champion soldier of Israel’s strongest enemy holds the key to how fear works and how we can better face […]
From Pressure to Glory
God use our trials to bring us something better than we could have imagined.
The Familiar Knife
Being hurt by somebody you love cuts deeper than being injured by a stranger. A stranger can say something that might hurt me, but it can feel devastating coming from someone I love or who is supposed to love me. It’s sometimes more challenging because enemies […]
Treasures in Clay
Life is fleeting and God’s plans are eternal. Our earthly struggles may contribute to our spiritual formation, and we might only understand this once in heaven. As modeled in scripture, God molds us like a potter does clay. If we remain pliable, we become vessels for His grace, learning from Israel’s history and overcoming our sinful nature. Our trials may serve a greater purpose for our eternal souls, and we are reminded of our reliance on God’s transformative power.