Category: scripture
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ABOUT THE DRINKING
Don’t shoot the messenger, y’all. This is a tough teaching. But chances are, you either have struggled with this, are wrestling with it a bit now, or know someone who has/is. I am in Ephesians 5:18 today and it hurts a little. In this clip, I share some shocking statistics and tell the truth about…
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LIVE AS LIGHT
I, a poet, will now attempt to explain theology through science. (What could possibly go wrong?) I hope the imagery makes sense and would love to hear your thoughts on the topic. Whaddaya think? Was this helpful or confusing? Freeing or frustrating? How might this affect the way you pursue God and love others?🤔👇🌖 In…
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Pursue Your Purpose
Scripture tells us that we are purposed for God’s glory, and Ephesians 5 specifically tells us that we are purposed to walk in love, live as light, and love in unity. But how in the heck are we supposed to do those things? Has God purposed us for the impossible? Yes and no. It’s the…
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Walk in Love
How do we walk in love? Ephesians 5 poses this question while simultaneously giving us the answer: We walk in love by imitating love itself; by imitating God. If that feels overwhelming and impossible, I get it. And you’re right: in our own strength and brokenness, we cannot possibly imitate God and walk in love.…
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Crazy Talk from a Hippie Poet
I recently taught on Ephesians 5 and how we are to walk in love, live as light, and love in unity. If that all sounds like hippie-poet talk, that is understandable because: I actually am a hippie poet. That is crazy talk and who knows what that all even means? However, I will be doing…
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The Paradox of Purpose
We are all searching for significance and yearning for purpose. We are told to find ourselves, live our truth & follow our arrow. But what if it’s not about us? What if there’s more? What if there’s God? What if God planted & purposed our earning|yearning, hungering|thirsting to serve as the holy invitation to…
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On Shame and Healing
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How does hiding ignite shame? How does honesty invite healing? I recently explored these questions with my friend Shannon as part of our Summer Book Club on Jesus Over Everything by Lisa Whittle. A few weeks ago, we had a great Instagram Live discussion on Lisa’s chapter 7: Honesty over Hiding. (If you missed Part…
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On Sin and Hiding
How does hiding enable sin in our lives? How does honesty eradicate it? How does telling the truth invite light into our darkest corners? I recently explored these questions with my friend Shannon as part of our Summer Book Club on Jesus Over Everything by Lisa Whittle. A couple weeks ago, we had a wonderful…
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On Truth and Purpose
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in books, courage, encouragement, favorites, general, ministry, review, scripture, talks, UncategorizedHow do we walk in truth and live with purpose? Our answers to these important questions shape our values, priorities, and even our eternity. If you have been following me on Instagram, you know that my church’s women’s ministry has been working through Jesus Over Everything by Lisa Whittle for our Summer Book Club. I…
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On Toleration & Celebration
I believe God loves me but often struggle with the idea that he LIKES me. I trust fully in Jesus and am thankful to receive his forgiveness, but I sometimes catch myself slinking around in the corners of the Kingdom hoping no one will notice how much I don’t belong. Deep down, I hold an…