I’m really nervous about graduating. But my principal taught me something that will stick with me over the next six weeks—and the rest of my life.
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For the Overwhelmed:
I’m learning: even if I cause the greatest disappointment, God won’t stop loving me. I’m learning mistakes show how much I need Christ, not how much I need to fix. And I’m learning that Christ already fixed it for me.
How to Rest Well
Whether you’re stuck inside waiting out the storm or off somewhere hot and sunny, learn how to rest well this weekend—starting with the very foundation of rest in Christ.
Something Cool Happened This Week…
I was so touched by the picture, I nearly started crying. God reminded me of the “why” behind all the hard work that night. The reason I do any of it in the first place.
The Freedom of Speech
Yes, the constitution grants freedom of speech. Yes, with a few exceptions, you can say whatever you want. But the constitution is not our ultimate authority. God’s word is.
In Seasons of Waiting
Maybe you’re waiting for the right person to marry. Maybe you’re waiting for kids. Maybe you’re waiting for peace, or the world to go back to normal. Maybe you’re waiting for a house or healing or someone to recognize all your hard work. Here’s what the Bible says we should do when we wait.
Acquainted With Jesus
Sometimes, the times you are least ceremonious, the times you come to God ugly crying or confused or just feeling gross, you see God in a whole new light.
You become acquainted with how your imperfections can’t possibly wedge a single inch between you and Jesus.
What do You Want to be Remembered By?
I want people—my teachers, my coaches, my teammates and classmates, my friends and little siblings at LuHi this year—to remember me for being close to Jesus. Not for being a good writer, a good athlete or a good artist or whatever.
When they think of me, I want them to think of Jesus. That is my greatest goal.
Jesus Takes Care of Me
Have you ever stopped and realized that if the God of the universe loved you so much he died for you, he probably cares about your day to day life just as much?
A Good Report
I will choose to report on God’s faithfulness, not his apparent yet none-existent shortcomings.
I want to be like Caleb and Joshua, who brought back a good report of Canaan and believed their God would remain faithful to his promises.