Christian living

Stop Trying

"Dear God, help me keep this attitude. I'm not feeling this way on my own." I was sitting in the car and turning over a question in my head. I was trying to balance romantic dreams with contentment in God's will. I was not thinking of a specific relationship, but I decided, nonetheless, that I… Continue reading Stop Trying

Christian living

Christian, Where is Your Identity?

I tried to run faster, but I couldn't. No one pays attention to the slow ones, I thought. Later, I looked in the mirror and thought, I wish I was prettier. But then, with a groan, I realized I had done it again- I had put my worth and identity in what I could do… Continue reading Christian, Where is Your Identity?

Christian living, Life Experiences

My Testimony

Tears streamed down my face. I had tried so hard to follow the rules and had failed. I was stuck and didn't know what to do. I'm in a big, Bible believing family, and I have gone to church all my life. I would say that I've always seemed pretty religious. I've seemed to be… Continue reading My Testimony