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seams tearing: being loved vs. being needed
I was thinking the other day about the first time I knew I loved Jesse. I liked him on and off for a long time. Before we started dating we messaged each other often and I remember being wary, but also curious. When I mentioned to him that the frequency of our messages was as Continue reading
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A Drop
You are a drop. Refreshing, cool, and safe. God’s an ocean. His waves crash against my body. The edge of His glory forcing me to dive in, submitting to His might, or otherwise be hurled to the shore to grovel among broken shells. You are a drop. You wet my mouth and leave me thirsty. Continue reading
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I Have Found
I have looked into Your eyesand I have dared to tell Youthe truth:I’m scaredto justbeherewith You. I have found thatwhen I think I need to be moreYou are not surprised-as if You are familiar with the ways of my heart. You are patient-as if all time is at Your disposal. You remain committed-as if You Continue reading
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Perception of God: Experiences + Knowledge
“This was so not worth it!” my six year old said as we walked back toward our car after our one mile hike. I was a little disappointed. “Well, you did find fun things to collect along the way,” I reminded her, “And you got to see the big river at the look out.” “Still Continue reading
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Does God need to be good to us?
“God didn’t need to [send Jesus to die on the cross, give us the Holy Spirit, preserve our faith, etc.].” If I’ve heard it once I’ve heard it a hundred times. *cue my nervous laughter* What are we actually saying when we say “God didn’t need to ____” and is it supported by Scripture? I Continue reading
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God In Hell: An Unexpected Comfort
Several years ago, a non Christian told me that the belief that God can’t be in the presence of sin is unbiblical. At the time I wasn’t sure how to respond to that. What about God’s holiness? His purity? I let questions like these simmer in the back of my mind for years. Maybe God Continue reading
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How doubt can be part of a believer’s journey to closeness with God
I told myself I’d give him a chance. People I love seemed to respect him. I wouldn’t make hasty judgements. I wouldn’t look for faults. I’d remain open to learn from him. But then he stood behind the pulpit and spoke. I groaned inwardly. Not 30 seconds had gone by and he reminded me of Continue reading
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When I don’t feel safe with God
An open window into my thoughts last night because (if we’re honest) I’m sure many Christians feel similarly: I realized I was using sin to cope with feeling unaccepted. And it dawned on me – I truly sensed it – that I didn’t “need” that anymore to be/feel accepted. I was safe enough to let Continue reading
The Worth Of Knowing 