”I have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have tribulation, but take heart; I have overcome the world.” -John 16:33 There is an element of audacity to write on a subject one is but faintly familiar with. There is also the inevitable risk of…

”The object of a masterpiece is to give oneself away” (Boris Pasternak, 1922). The concept of selflessness used to be a virtue. Growing up I remember being taught to put others first, to care more for others’ needs than for my own, and to admire those who sacrificed their lives for another.   These days…

THE BREATHS THEY TOOK By Laura Dill For David, always— without whom this story could not have been thought of. En honor y gracias a Eliut,  un amigo de toda la vida, que siempre me animó a escribir una historia— esto es para ti. “And these all died in faith, not having received the things…

This may sound odd, but I find it odd that many people always have the need to be excited about something. Let me elaborate. I find it interesting that many people always need something extraordinary to be excited about. If it’s not going to Disneyland next week (which many have bored themselves of), then it’s…

It has been brought to my attention in my newsfeed that this month is “Self-love September” and that people are encouraged to post something they love about themself everyday this month. As if people don’t love themselves (too much**) already, let’s dedicate a whole month to proclaiming what we love about ourselves each day! I…

  I was thinking today how if you died, what wonderful things I would have in my heart to say about you at your funeral. It would be really hard for me to get up and say anything at all, for I would be so heartbroken and probably unable to utter any sound other than…

“I woke up feeling so amazing today because Jesus gives me confidence to love myself.” I hear phrases similar to this far too often and I wonder how the gospel of Jesus Christ has become blended with the culture of self-love. I don’t know if I wake up feeling “amazing,” but I do wake up…

I met a boy in school Too good for me I thought. He says words I don’t understand. He’s been around the world. He’s already got a beautiful plan. He must. He’s beautiful. I’m happy for him. . We went separate ways. I was doing fine. I made my own plan. I didn’t forget him.…

The story of the bible relays the depravity of man since the fall, the history of redemption sovereignly ordained by God, and the rule and reign of Christ. The entirety of Scripture is framed by the covenants made with man by God. The narrative of the bible begins in Genesis chapter one, where God is…

If ever a letter was written that suggested sure expectation to face suffering, yet at the same time provided immeasurable reason to hope and persevere through those sufferings, 1 Peter is that letter. During a time of rising opposition and persecution toward the early Christian church, the apostle Peter writes a letter to encourage Christians…