Running the Race
A calm, sharp nothingness envelopes my mind as I prepare my body to reach and be pushed beyond its psychological limits. The crowd fades quietly into the background as I focus on the hard even breaths escaping through the gap between my lips, the strain of my muscles as they press on through fatigue, and the rhythmic thud of my feet as they hit the pavement. Each step carrying me closer to the end, yet each filled with a silent plea to stop. I round another corner and dig in
In a Whisper
One thing that has always amazed me about God is His tendency to be the opposite of what one expects of an all-powerful ruler. In the new...
Walking on Water
Can you imagine… Your mind flooding with doubt and questions… the rush of adrenaline as you face the unknown. Stepping up over the edge of the boat and lowering yourself onto the rushing waves. First a toe, testing whether you can actually accomplish such an amazing feat… then your foot… then both feet. Now you’re walking, gaze fixed on the Savior. You take one step on the water, then two. Your pace begins to pick up as you trust that your next step will not lead you to plung
The Noise
Over the past few years, I have come to realize the pain and loneliness of an eating disorder as few (including myself) understand the...
A Truly Unconditional Love
Very rarely in our world today do we experience something truly unconditional. I mean no strings attached, always there no matter what, sticking together until the world ends with no expectations (*pause*) unconditional. Having an eating disorder, I often feel burdensome and ashamed of the hardships I place on my friends and family. Subconsciously believing that love is conditional, as taught by our world, I am constantly fearing my disposal for the difficulty and inconvenien
The Trouble with Busy
Confession time! Growing up I was the quiet, innocent child who rarely got in trouble and loved attending church activities. While I sin constantly, and have battled through numerous trials revealing the brokenness and distortion of my human nature, I have maintained a relationship with God. Throughout all of Satan’s attacks trying to deprive me of my faith, God has held tight and refused to let me go. Rather than weakening my faith, my battles have only served to make it str
