31 Days of Imperfection

Fake Imperfection {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 6}

One of the things I've found I love about doing a series like this is learning new things about whatever is the focal point.  Both in this series and the one focused on hope, I set out with a few ideas of things I've been shown that I feel compelled to share.  However, the greatest… Continue reading Fake Imperfection {31 Days of Imperfection – Day 6}

Crossroads, Youth Ministry

Please Don’t Underestimate Them!

I read this yesterday as the Facebook status of a high school girl and got her permission to share it here:  I don't drink. I don't smoke. I don't do drugs. I'm a virgin. I'm in high school, and I will not lose my self-respect just to "fit in". Wow. And the world says there's… Continue reading Please Don’t Underestimate Them!

31 Days of Hope

Hope {Day 19} – Made New

I’ve heard the stories again and again. Each one so distinct and unique, yet, so similar at the core. Something happened- Many things maybe. Something so horrifying it rarely, if ever, gets any attention in conversation. Yet, it gets all the attention in the heart.   Neglect. Rape. Abuse.   The death of a loved… Continue reading Hope {Day 19} – Made New

Bekah's Heart, Devotional, Joy

Joyfullyblessed… with HOPE!

Hope.  We use this word so often that I think it has lost some of it’s meaning.  “I hope it doesn’t rain today.” “I hope ‘such-n-such’ sports team wins their game.” ”I hope I did okay on my test/work project/etc.”   But truly, hope is a much greater concept.   When we really look at hope,… Continue reading Joyfullyblessed… with HOPE!