​I recently got to sit down with Abagayle Ziegenfuss to hear her story of resilience after being put through the fire in a culture that allowed the incident to be burned. Tigger Warning: This story discusses child sexual abuse and may be triggering for survivors. Please read only if and when you feel ready. I am sharing this story to raise awareness, encourage education, and help prevent similar experiences from happening to others. We must always remember that we are called to act justly in...

Tigger Warning: This post discusses sexual abuse and rape. Reader discretion is advised. We often think peace means a life without conflict. But unity is often found through tension. Peace is not simply a feeling, but wholeness with God and his people. So how do we find that kind of peace? A peacemaker is not someone who sits idly by when sin creeps into their life, their family, or their church because complacency is easier than conflict. A peacemaker stands up, fights for the truth, and...

Sometimes I get easily overwhelmed by everyday life responsibilities. We get up, go to work, make healthy meals, keep the house clean, take care of the pets, take care of each other, exercise, write, and the list could go on. The thing that is hard to understand is that I love a lot of things on my to-do list, but over time, it can feel monotonous and exhausting. I start to believe I am not doing anything meaningful and maybe even wasting my time which is my worst fear. Then I remember God...