Read Scripture Before COVID-19 Headlines
How many people were diagnosed today with COVID-19? How many deaths have there been today? Which celebrities have been diagnosed…
Masks That We Hide Behind
The new church plant I am a part of, Refuge Community Church, recently discussed the act of hospitality in the…
Waiting Is Not Wasted Time
I’ll never forget the look on the man’s face at the store as he scanned my items and casually asked…
He Has Already Won
Here is another throwback hymn for you! A hymn that has been used often in the past year at my…
Church Hurt is the Worst Hurt – Pt. 1
The words plunged into me like a dagger: “Jessica, In this case, you were wrong. You were manipulative. You inserted…
A Love Letter to the Temple of God
A few weeks ago, I vandalized Gods’ temple. I wrote hate speech on its walls. I tore down the beautiful…
Laying Down My Life (Do I have to?!)
“Lord, I lay down my life for you.” “Really? Will you lay your life down for me?” Jesus asks Peter…
Isn’t it exciting to see what God is going to do?
The start of the new year always brings an onslaught of emotion and reflection for me. My birthday falls on…
Help (Un)Wanted
I’m not good at accepting help. There. I said it. I say that like you twisted my arm to admit…
Newness and the Never-changing
The Frozen II soundtrack has been on repeat in my home over the past few weeks. On it, there are…