To give thanks to God is to worship Him. If you ask me what my favorite Holiday is, I will tell you without thinking twice that it’s Thanksgiving. It’s my favorite Holiday not just becauseContinue reading
Growing pumpkins
I decided to grow pumpkins at home a couple of months ago. I felt beyond excited when I first saw the little sprouts coming out! The pumpkin plants were growing beautifully, and according to myContinue reading
Under the rainbow
Never had I longed for a rainbow so much. It had been raining nonstop for twelve consecutive days, and I could already imagine how Noah and his family felt inside the ark. I was concernedContinue reading
Sharing Jesus as an introvert
I have been an introvert for as long as I can remember. Growing up in a church that encouraged participation from an early age, I learned to speak in public without showing any nervousness. However,Continue reading
What happens when we die?
“I don’t want to die; help me!” The witty, friendly elderly lady with round eyes and puffy cheeks I once knew was gone. In her place was the fragile shell of a once lively womanContinue reading
When hope is gone Part 2
Hope is defined as a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. It was the summer of 2011, and I was canvassing books through a university scholarship program. I was countingContinue reading
When hope is gone Part 1
All hope was gone. The last peachy ray of sun faded on the horizon, and the beauty of a classic Texas twilight replaced the hustle of a hot summer day. As I walked to theContinue reading
Rest and water
I forgot my water bottle today at camp, so I was rushing out to register so I could come back and get it. It turns out that the process took longer than I thought itContinue reading
Self-control in daily life
Self-control is the fruit of the Spirit that popped into my head every time I walked by the churro stand. As inviting and delicious as they looked, they were nothing but bad news. Being veganContinue reading