Yesterday I began a two part holiday “special” centering on Psalms 118 and 145. (If you haven’t read it yet, you can find the post here) Reading these Psalms reminded me that on a holiday like Thanksgiving, there is no greater gift that we could be thankful for then God Himself. If we woke up … Continue reading 12 Irrefutable Reasons to Praise God This Thanksgiving (Part 2)
Author: Ella
In preparation for Thanksgiving, I’ve been looking up words such as thanks and thank, in my bible to see what I could learn from the contexts in which they are used. During my search, I came across two Psalms that I would have never associated with this holiday if it had not been for the … Continue reading 12 Irrefutable Reasons to Praise God This Thanksgiving (Part 1)
I was little, probably nine, and my heart was broken. I stared down at the thing in my hands. It was barely recognizable from what it was before. My little toy figure would never be able to ride my plastic horses again. Her leg had popped out of the socket, breaking the joint itself, and … Continue reading God Cares About the Little Things Too
Okay folks, you know what time it is! I’ve been blogging for what, 10 months now, and I have yet to give you a post with recommended bible study resources? I know, crazy right? Well, the moment has finally arrived! This week, I sat down and compiled a list of books that I have found … Continue reading 7 Bible Study Resources Every Christian Teen Needs to Know
At the time I’m writing this, it’s been a rough past few days. I’ve been battling some sinful thoughts and, for the most part, have been failing to win. It started out as just one little thought that briefly flickered across my brain. By the end of the week, it was a full on deluge … Continue reading I Tried to Fight Sin Without Scripture
Dear Friend, I’ve had chronic illness since I was born. I don’t know you, but I wanted to write this because I know that you, like me, can feel desperately alone. It’s the kind of loneliness that twists in your gut even when you are surrounded by people. It’s the kind of loneliness I felt … Continue reading An Open Letter to the Chronically Ill Christian
What do you think of when you hear the word meditate? I know what I think of: someone sitting cross-legged on the floor with their hands in the air going, “humm.” The Saturday before last our church began our ladies’ study on Psalm 119—and in this famous passage of scripture the word meditate is everywhere! … Continue reading Are You Hungry?
Being a highschooler comes with a lot of pressure. It’s the invisible kind. The kind of pressure that doesn’t explicitly show itself, but it’s implied. It comes from phrases like: “You have to get your grade up for your transcript or else…” or, “If you don’t do good on your SAT you won’t be able … Continue reading Your High School Years Aren’t As Important As You Think
Free. I like how that word rolls off my tongue. But there was time, not too long ago, when I thought freedom wasn’t possible. Even if it was just for a few dark minutes of my life, I truly and actually thought that there was no way out of my anxiety and depression. It was … Continue reading How Future Grace Helps Me Fight Anxiety
Hey friends! I’m back! Did you miss me? (for those of you who didn’t miss me, no sweat) If you aren’t on my email list, you may be asking: “Back from what?” Well, as you’ve probably gathered from the title of this blog post, my family and I were on vacation. We spent three weeks … Continue reading God’s Hand in Our Derailed Vacation
The Nonconformist 