Are you one of those people that makes ambitious promises to yourself at the beginning of the year in hopes of actually fulfilling them? Well, you’ve met your match. Every January for the past 3 years, I tell myself that I’m going to be more disciplined in the coming year because as we all know, …
What I’ve Learned In the Year After My Dad’s Death
Four hundred and six days ago I lost my father to chronic illness. This was my first time experiencing the grief of an immediate family member, only three months after losing my 21-year-old cousin. Earlier that year (2021), I recall a conversation with a good friend of mine where I told her that I had …
Fitting into a One-Size Only Box
Growing up they teach you what society expects of you in order to please its hungry needs. “Don’t be who you are but rather be who we tell you to be.” They teach you how to shapeshift so you can constantly get the widespread approval that most human beings long for. It’s a one-size only …
You have direct access to God
You don’t need a priest to access God. You don’t need a pastor to mediate your prayers. Jesus already did that. Jesus is the mediator and our High Priest. The veil has been torn, beloved. You have direct access to Him yourself. Just believe it. “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth …