State of Mind

Have you ever met that girl who, the minute she opens her mouth, speaks negativity? It’s almost as if she’s desperately searching for life—for hope—in the midst of her desolate words. I feel as [...]

During the summer of 2005, I had no trouble convincing my campers to memorize Bible verses before we headed off to our morning cabin Bible study time. I wish I could say it was because I was a [...]

My heart sank as I read the email rejecting my application for my dream entry-level job post-grad school. My dreams were shattered. I had no idea where I would be working, how I would make money, [...]

We have all had those moments when the negative thoughts take over. It is easy to get caught up in the negativity of the world and play the comparison game. With the world of social media, we are [...]

But be doers of the word, and not hearers only…. James 1:22 Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is [...]

“We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ” – 2 Corinthians 10:5 (ESV) I love how the Message [...]

Have you ever just felt… stuck? Stuck in a habit, thought, pattern, relationship, or attitude? I’m just a little OCD about double checking that doors and windows are locked… [...]

We all have different opinions about new seasons, and my opinions tend to stem from my level of readiness to step into the new. Transition has always been difficult for me. I signed up to write [...]

Clutter. Distractions. Busyness. To do Lists. Heartache. Running. If you’re anything like me, as much as you wish it weren’t true, these things take up more space in your mind than you want them [...]