The Importance of Community:

For my Bible Study, I have been reading a book about community.  This book is called, “Find your People,” by Jennie Allen.  She introduces the importance of community by introducing the research statistics of community and friendships as fundamental for health.  There has been a lot of research related to this topic.  Even though theContinue reading “The Importance of Community:”

All my Landlocked Dreams:

For those who know me, they know my favorite band is Switchfoot.  Switchfoot is a contemporary band.  Their songs talk a lot about love and hope, and it is very apparent that they are believers, but they are not necessarily singing worship songs.  I love their song lyrics.  Listening and trying to fully understand theContinue reading “All my Landlocked Dreams:”

Being Perceptive and Critical Thinkers:

I have just finished this book called, “Misquoted,” by Russell Muilenburg.  This book gave insight to phrases we often associate with the Bible and are often said by Christians, when they are not actually used in the Bible, or they are not used in the same context as is often used by the world.  Continue reading “Being Perceptive and Critical Thinkers:”

Life Lessons from the Dentist:

I have recently had to go to the dentist a lot.  I have not had the best year when it comes to getting cavities, so it has not necessarily been the highlight of the year.  I don’t particularly like going and getting numb, having a bad taste in my mouth (literally), and people stuffing myContinue reading “Life Lessons from the Dentist:”

Creating Holy Boundaries:

I just recently finished the book, “Good Boundaries and Goodbyes,” by Lysa Terkeurst.  I loved this book.  I had never thought much about boundaries being something holy and good, but Lysa through the help of her Christian counselor discussed ways that we can even look at boundaries as a holy and good thing for ourselvesContinue reading “Creating Holy Boundaries:”