For better or worse, our friends hold a significant place in our lives. They can steer us toward good life choices or lead us astray. Wisely selecting them is crucial, as they can foster orContinue reading
Are your words like honey?
Words are powerful; they can uplift or tear down. If only we were aware of the immense power words hold in our lives and the lives of others, we would be more careful with them.Continue reading
The value of a promise
What value does a promise hold for you? When you get married, you vow before God to be there for your spouse no matter what. Never in a million years would I have guessed thatContinue reading
In search of identity
Our lives are a constant quest, a perpetual search. We turn to search engines, delve into self-discovery books, and consume inspiring media content to find answers, purpose, and even a sense of identity. The prodigalContinue reading
The importance of listening
The simple act of listening could have spared me from an earth, swallow me up moment I’ll never forget. I had many errands to run that day, and on top of my to-do list wasContinue reading
It’s all about the balance
Learning how to keep my balance on the bike at five years old looked like perpetually scraped knees and a lot of anger and frustration. But then one day it stopped looking like that. NotContinue reading
Forgiveness is not for sale
Born during times when mere mortals sold God’s forgiveness, Martin grew up feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending race to win His grace. No matter what he did, he never thought it was enough to “earn”Continue reading
And if I perish, I perish!
It was either: say nothing and perish or say something and possibly perish. Either way, the possibility of perishing was quite high. Queen Esther was facing a race against the clock in a life-or-death situation.Continue reading
How to remain calm during the wait (Part 2)
I had to remain calm during the wait. There was no other way around it. After watching my nursing school plans crumble before my eyes, I decided to press on and take a leap ofContinue reading