I know I’ve been talking a lot lately about the valley season and the waiting season. When you’re in those seasons, it feels like you’re stuck in a holding pattern, just trying to keep your head above water. Or, it feels mundane. You’re out of the trenches and now the piercing heat is making you… Read More Speak to the Valley: What Ezekiel Teaches us about the Power of our Words
We’ve all been there. You feel that purpose, a sense of direction, a spark. You feel the “oil”—that divine green light telling you it’s time for a new season. And then… nothing happens. Or, a closed door happens. You find yourself stuck in the old wondering if you stepped out correctly. You are annoyed, but… Read More Surviving the Gap in the Waiting
We live in a culture obsessed with the arrival. We celebrate the new job and promotion, a relationship that leads to a wedding, the clean bill of health, and the answered prayer. Trust me, I am still working on this myself after years of practicing the opposite. In middle school, I was always looking forward… Read More Waiting Well
A couple of months ago, I mentioned that I was diving into the book of Job. If I’m being completely honest, usually when you open to Job, the immediate internal reaction is to close the Bible because why this book? It’s hard to look at a story of such immense loss when you’re already navigating… Read More Waiting in the Desert: Finding Abundant Life When You Feel Parched
I’ve been reading the Gospels with my Bible plan, diving into the life and teachings of Jesus in chronological order. This unique approach means that today, I might be exploring the wisdom of Matthew, while tomorrow, I could be reading the insights John had. It’s a fresh and dynamic way to experience the scriptures, offering… Read More Seeing Jesus: Journeying through the Gospels
In the tapestry of biblical narratives, the story of Ruth stands out as a testament to loyalty, kindness, and the providence of God, even though His direct mention may be absent in the text. Through her unwavering devotion to her mother-in-law Naomi and her embodiment of the principles of Proverbs 31, Ruth emerges as a… Read More Ruth: A Portrait of Loyalty and Kindness
In the journey of life, we often find ourselves navigating through various chapters, each presenting its unique challenges and opportunities. Currently, my life application Bible has led me to the book of Exodus, unveiling the story of Moses. As I reread this story as a young adult, I am struck by the powerful lessons it… Read More Embracing God’s Call: Overcoming Doubt and Finding Purpose in the Exodus
Theatre is different from literature because of the difference in visual experience.… Read More Theatre vs Literature
In Popologetics, Turnau focused on Christians respond to popular culture in an apologetic way. This takes a deliberate change of focus. There are five questions that can be used to interrogate any piece of popular culture: (1) what the story is, (2) what is the imaginative origin, (3) what grace-filled elements can be found, (4) what is perverse that can be found, and (5) how … Read More “Poplogetic” Chapter Review
You might be wondering, “Jade, what are you talking about? Why would I want to be either of those things?” Let me explain.… Read More Be a fountain not a drain