What does it mean to surrender something to God? Every single day I tell God that I surrender myself, my school, and whatever I am thinking about to Him. And that seems really great! And many times it does give me peace, for a short time, at least. However, when […]
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Freed Fools
Forgetting is part of life. Forgetting is something we all seem to do. Forgetting makes you a fool. Yes, you heard me right. Have you ever forgotten something? You know, those situations we all go through. We are talking to someone on the phone and suddenly freak out. “Where’s […]
To Be Saved or Not To Be Saved Part 1: The Meaning of Salvation
I try. I pray. I fail. It’s a cycle really. What is the point of salvation when I am still here when I am not the “perfect girl” I want to be? My 4-year-old brother likes to sing this song to me while we play together. “I like you. I […]
Where Our Security Lies Part 1: Pride and Identity
Where Our Security Lies Part 1: Pride and Identity If you have been reading this column, you may recall my article in November about my mission trip. And, last month, something really interesting happened! I got invited back by that church to a winter retreat! Now, my reaction was […]
Followers in a Resolving World
We all know the scene. Rocky Balboa from the movie Rocky realizes how he needs to train better. He resolves to improve himself. Then, a song montage plays of him working hard and practicing. By the end of the song, Rocky has become stronger and is ready to take on […]