As the hours count down signaling the end of Good Friday, I want to share pieces from my journaling session today and my experience with The Abbey. This year Holy Week and Easter look different than anything we’ve experienced before- but, this isn’t news to you. I know you’re used to waking up and seeing…
Our Responsibility to Others Social justice is a term you may have heard before. The media writes about it, reporters investigate it and Christians are taught to serve those affected by this. But, what exactly is social justice? It is the equal distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privilege within a society -meaning people are entitled…
It’s no secret worship playlists are my go to… well, those and anything with Taylor Swift on it 😉 Since I was a little girl I’ve always felt the most connected to God through the melody of a song. I felt like God and I always had our strongest moments in chapel or worship nights-…
Three weeks ago my wonderful Propel My Half co-leader, Amy, texted asking if I want to join her and her daughter in a Bible study. I quite literally jumped out of my seat- nearly dropping my phone in the process. For months I’ve been praying for a deep Bible study that fits with my schedule…
Stop making God small to try and tame Him. I kicked off 2019 by joining the Propel Women’s chapter at My Half of the Sky, a local social justice coffee shop based in Wheaton, IL. Here I am exactly a year later, but this time on the leadership team. It’s absolutely incredible being able to…
To start, during worship we sang the song I’ve been obsessed with- seriously, that’s not an understatement- I’m talking full-on ugly crying in the car with mascara running down my face, scream-singing the lyrics on full blast while the song is on repeat and all the other cars in the car line are staring at…
Worship music is one of the main ways I stay plugged into the Lord. Besides reading the Bible, I think this is the best way to build and maintain a relationship with God. I find myself turning to worship music even more lately. There’s been quite a bit of change in my life and with…
June is Pride month and something I am noticing besides the conversations started around me surrounding this topic, is the bias some Christ followers have towards the community. I am a Christian and appalled by the behavior towards the LGBTQ+ community by some people declaring themselves “Christian” and “Christ followers”. I have noticed those I…
The other day I was talking with someone I trust and admire about how I’m a bit stressed in the new season of my life. I began explaining how my schedule has changed, causing me to feel like I’m spinning out of control and why my anxiety has also increased. She listened, offered advice, then…
I made a spur of the moment decision to get a tattoo. I’ve wanted this for awhile now but the timing always seemed to be off. On my way home from the doctor’s, I decided to go for it. I was feeling pretty incredible and in awe of how amazing God truly is. After 9…
The idea of environmental justice is one many believers find to be a polarizing topic. It seems like the Bible at first glance can give two very different opinions on the topic. On one hand, it seems as though we are to take care of creation. On the other, the first humans to walk the…