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A Different Kind of Salty

My reading plan has me in Leviticus right now. Honestly, I rolled my eyes when I saw I had to read a couple chapters of this book. I tend to find myself bored by the content, find it inapplicable to my daily life, and have built up an attitude towards this book. That has changed. Continue reading “A Different Kind of Salty”

Mat Carrier Mentality

One of my favorite things about the Bible is every time you read it you can learn something new. That happened to me today. I read the story about the paralyzed man who was lowered through a roof to be healed by Jesus. Just that short description of this story is fascinating. However, there isContinue reading “Mat Carrier Mentality”

Water Under the Bridge

In high school, I had the privilege of going to Guatemala twice for mission trips. Changed my life. On our ‘fun afternoon’ (is it really a mission trip if you don’t have a fun day? Kidding) my team and I zip-lined around Guatemala. We saw mountains, bodies of water, endless amounts of trees and beautyContinue reading “Water Under the Bridge”

The Beautiful Letdown

I think everyone can agree life is temporary. However, with what’s happening in the world, that phrase has a whole new meaning. Aside from physical death, there has been death of plans, dreams, goals, and excitement. As a senior in college, I am heartbroken that my time on campus has come to a close. IContinue reading “The Beautiful Letdown”

Yet, God Forgives

For the person who doesn’t feel worthy of God’s relentless love or for the person who needs the reminder that it’s okay to be broken, this is for you. In a world full of competition, interviews, and status, it’s hard to feel truly known. People paint an image of who they think we are, orContinue reading “Yet, God Forgives”

Survival Guide

When reading through the Psalms, the Lord is often referred to as our shepherd. During Bible times, shepherds weren’t that important. They often weren’t considered or adored by others. In fact, they dwelt at the bottom of the social status. So why should we be comforted that the God of the universe is referred toContinue reading “Survival Guide”

Joy to the World

Confession: I am terrible at coming up with titles or names. Creating a name for this blog, and titles for each post, is more stressful than it needs to be. The Joyful Journey was all I could think of that wasn’t completely lame, but it also means so much more. I began to compare andContinue reading “Joy to the World”

Expectant in the Waiting

I am a highly impatient person. I am quick to yell in traffic, cringe at long lines, and the thought of waiting 2 weeks for a package to be delivered is daunting. In a world full of hustle and bustle, what happens when our Savior calls us to wait? He made people wait 400 yearsContinue reading “Expectant in the Waiting”