Building a relationship with God

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How to Be Childlike Before God

Apr 11, 2024

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The other night after small group, I experienced the cutest thing: The daughter of one of our members, who reminds me of a blonde, blue-eyed version of Boo from Monsters Inc. “Boo” was delightful, adorably undignified, openly affectionate. I’ve been thinking about how God wants—no, actually, requires that we somehow go to Him like her.

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I Don’t Feel Close to God. Is It Me?

Feb 5, 2024

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One time, my friend asked what had become our custom practice at the end of our calls: “What’s one intimate prayer request I can pray for?” It was probably telling that I didn’t know what to say.

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Why I Believe In the “Prosperity Gospel”

Aug 14, 2023

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My early life of faith featured sermons on how to “believe to receive” or “name it to claim it”, and how God would give you everything you wanted.

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Does God Care About What I Want?

Aug 8, 2023

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I was trying to stomach a failure—yet another rejection in my writing career—and as I sat with my husband, I shared how God’s key message to me seemed to be this idea of making “no graven image” (Exodus 20:4). Meaning, I had to be careful to not remake God as “the God of my desires”.

I Was a “Good Christian Girl”, But I Felt Like a Fake

Jun 27, 2023

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Growing up as a second-generation Christian, I was the epitome of a Good Christian Girl (GCG). I mastered the GCG ritual at a tender age of eight, practising it religiously until it became routine. Read the Bible, pray every day, attend church every Sunday, ace the weekly memory verse—check, check, check.

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4 Ways We Can See God in Everyday Life

Jun 12, 2023

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Being reminded of God’s presence moves us to turn our spiritual eyes heavenward, and to reflect on His steadfast love and faithfulness in our lives. So, how can we “better see” God in our everyday lives?

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When You Feel Like No One Sees You

Apr 27, 2023

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While lifting weights this morning, I listened to a podcast by Dr. Curt Thompson. In a lightbulb moment for me, Thompson pointed out that vulnerability is a bid for connection. Wanting to be seen.