Worshiping Hearts

Last January was the hardest month of my year. I made one social media post reflecting on what that month held, and I used the word “brutal” to describe how January 2025 went down. For me, that was no exaggeration. It really was.  The new year meant the reminder of grief and experiencing new grief.…

It’s no secret that Christmas, while being full of cheer for some, can exasperate the grief of others. That’s why I love the Christmas carol that sings, “tidings of comfort and joy.” No one is excluded from celebrating Christmas. We can enter this week adding to the joy, or wearily ready for the comfort that…

“Blessed are you!” are the words spoken by Elizabeth found in Luke’s Gospel when she greets her cousin Mary. Out of all of the examples of friendship in the Bible, my very favorite one is this little story, cradled in the grander scheme of the Christmas story.  For the context of this passage below, two…

“Addiction is a reality, but I want to counter that today and say that Jesus is a reality too.” The words were hard to utter. I clutched the podium to give me some extra support as I ushered them from my mouth. I love public speaking. Speaking is my favorite thing. But the first eulogy…

How does Memorial Day remind us to abide in Jesus? What comes to mind when you think about Memorial Day? The weekend is often a celebratory time for families enjoying a long weekend, having a cook-out with friends or playing at the beach. In the midst of the delicious food and time of relaxation, maybe,…

Scripture Reading: John 18 & 19  Which Kingdom do we serve? Perhaps it’s an odd question to ask on Good Friday. After all, today is the day we reflect with somber gratitude on the day our Savior bled and died for our sins. As I read the Scripture text of John chapters 18 and 19,…