July 29 If you’ve ever heard of Sovereign Grace Music, you’re more than likely already familiar with the worship song All I Have Is Christ. Written by Jordan Kauflin in 2008, it paints a beautiful picture of the Gospel and our response to it with this simple, profound chorus: Hallelujah! All I have is Christ. Hallelujah! … Continue reading The Work Behind “All I Have Is Christ”
Dear Young Writer, God has instilled within me a passion to write and a passion to learn about writing. My mind often feels like a sponge, seeking to grow saturated with words of wisdom from writers far more skilled than me. Chances are likely you’re the same way. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to … Continue reading Dear Young Writer, Don’t Wait for Inspiration (And Other Advice from Authors)
July 22 My friend and fellow writer, Grace Maples, asked me to write a guest post for her blog this past week. The theme of her current series is Living Intentionally in Light of Eternity. I chose a topic to write on that has been massively significant in my life lately: Quiet Time The culmination … Continue reading A Guest Post on Quiet Time
July 15 Today’s snippet is for my fellow Christian girls. (Sorry, guys.) If you’re not familiar already, I want to introduce you to two of my favorite YouTubers. Kristen Clark and Bethany Baird are sisters, lifelong friends, and the founders of GirlDefined Ministries. After watching a handful of their absolutely fun, practical, and profound videos, … Continue reading The Christian Girl’s Guide to Starting a Ministry
Sitting through a recent funeral, my thoughts about eternity were spun into motion. Ms. Sue was a neighbor and friend who spent her last days on a nursing home bed. It was my neighborhood newspaper that led my siblings and I to her front door every other Friday. And over five years of front porch … Continue reading Part Three: We Have Assurance of Eternity
July 8 Two mornings ago I opened my Bible to see the words of Ezekiel swimming on a blurry page. Not again. I rubbed fists over my tired eyes to clear up the page only a little. Frustrated that I had set my alarm, scooted out of bed, and poured coffee only to open … Continue reading Blurry Eyes, Blurry Heart
July 1 This past week I started reading one of the books that had been sitting on my shelf for too long: The Shadow of the Almighty by Elisabeth Elliot. Two chapters in, I can already tell this is going to be an unforgettable read. Not only is Elisabeth a fabulous writer, but the biography … Continue reading A Teenager Devoted to Christ
