Meant For More: The Multifaceted-ness of Your Calling
I will be the first to admit that I always like having a plan. But sometimes, that can be boring and our God is definitely not boring. Not knowing what’s next is both scary and exciting, I pray that you all continue to hone in on your talents and explore the avenues God has laid out for you. And as you discover your passions and God goals, nurture them through prayer and Godly fellowship.
Stepping into Your Passions + God-Goals
Figuring out your passions and God goals is super exciting, but stepping into them is a whole different ball game! I’m not saying this to scare you- this process can be just as exciting- it just requires effort and a lot of faith.
3 Principles God Taught Me When Working Out
I’ve been a runner since sixth grade, and got into working out my freshman year of college. As I grew into my relationship with God, I noticed that even through this, He would reveal pieces of how He moves in my life.
Messy Room, Messy Mind: How Your Space Reflects Your Mindset
Once I started to let God increase in my life, I began to feel more at peace with myself and it reflected in my environment. This not only applies to my room, but to the people I surround myself with and how I choose to spend my time.
Five Ways to Love Your Body Better
When was the last time you looked at yourself and felt content with your body, as though you had nothing to be ashamed of? That this is the temple of the holy spirit, you are fearfully and wonderfully made? Your body is a battleground, a new grounds of praise and worship. So it is high time to treat it as so - another way to die to your flesh.
Let’s Talk About Boundaries
Boundaries can be such a touchy topic because people see them as blocking others out. But how about this -
rather than solid walls, boundaries are like gates.
If you have a gate in front or around your house, people can still see through them and can have access to your house. Being the person in the house, you have the choice to let them in or not.
Seeing Yourself Through Artist Eyes
The beauty of creating also leads you to seeing the beauty placed within yourself. As you take inspiration from your daily life, you start to see the artistry of God’s creation. When I make art, not only am I pulling inspiration from God’s creations in nature, but the beautiful abilities God has placed in my own palms. Like I said, we are created to create. Just as God is described as an artist in the Bible, you are too. And even further than being an artist, you are God’s masterpiece.
Identity: how to confront parents
I had to sit down and ask myself, do I choose my family or do I choose God? This was a question I genuinely had trouble answering. I was tired of being bound by these chains. I didn’t want to disappoint my family, but man am I in fear of our Lord. I almost felt guilty for choosing God over my family. When I was having my quiet time, God revealed this verse to me:
Mother's Day: Celebrating Mamas Daily
Look at it this way, BAE’s - although Mother’s Day is a once in a year celebration, our existence as children shows that motherhood is a daily, and lifelong thing.
Thus, I propose to you a thought - if motherhood is a daily thing, do we love and honor our mothers the way we are called to do each day?
BAEsics of your Salvation
This week, the BAEs have been discussing the basics of your relationship with God. Today, I want to take it back-back to the basics of salvation.
Salvation is what we call a “christian-ese”. For those who have grown up in church, we hear it all the time and regard it as this pass that gets you to Heaven. For those of you that have never heard this word, here’s what your salvation is: