steadfast: {adjective} resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering. Steadfastness is a character trait that I long for. It is a picture of assurance. It is an image of a heart steady and reliant on the Lord. It is a characteristic of one who’s hope is found in God, not their circumstances. This is what a…

This is a conversation that needs to be had. Its one of those awkward family meetings that no one wants to start, but that everyone knows is necessary. In our day and age, we are surrounded by a sexualized culture. It is central in every form of media, common in conversation, and impossible to avoid….

Through conversations I’ve had recently, I hear a lot of people longing for a best friend. And I’m not talking about a boyfriend/husband. I’m talking about a sister that you connect with! Someone you can confide in, feel fully accepted and loved, and walk through life with. Everyone desires this, but many people don’t have…

The failure to follow through, the sharp words that slice the heart, the crooked decisions that drown us in shame. This is a picture of sin. It weighs us down and gives us that queasy feeling in the pit of our stomach…guilt. But then, in the right environment, there is a sigh of relief. The…

This week, the Lord taught me something valuable, something that melts me deep to the core and reveals my flaws. He showed me that I desire to be my own Savior and that I want to earn His affection (even though it has already been freely given to me through the cross). I value independence….