To all who mourn in Israel, he will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his own glory. (Isaiah 61:3 NLT) I love tree pose and I love trees.…
I’m learning that few can be trusted when you’re honest like me. I’m learning that there won’t be anyone in your corner when you decide things for yourself like me. I’m learning that there’s no peace for people who stir the pot like me. I’m learning that there’s no free speech when you’re loud like…
I’m Sam. If you’re reading this, you most likely know me. I’m going to share a lot of info here most likely, and while I’m not ashamed, there’s a lot of mistakes I intend to cover that I don’t want to sound proud of either. I hope that doesn’t inhibit our friendship here. A few…
The last few days have been a roller coaster of emotions for me. On my way to Jesus at the Core last Friday, I took a confusing punch to the gut that felt like the beginning of the death of a dream the the Lord had given me. This wasn’t a dream I had asked…
***oringinally written for Something Beautiful Ministries*** Okay, so those awkward moments when Jesus uses your own ministry to speak to you, right? So about a year ago, I was really, REALLY struggling with my own body image and guilt, and I had been so blessed to be surrounded by the wonderful ladies that had come…
“He sees you when you’re sleeping; he knows when you’re awake. He knows if you’ve been bad or good so be good for goodness sake! Oh, you better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town.” I grew up singing this song, but…
“Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him, and He will help you” –Psalm 37:4-5 God put this scripture on my heart a few days ago and He’s really been kneading it in ever since. The husband and I…
