What Are We Building?

I was listening to someone speak about giving. Those messages are always fun, right?! As the man went on he made a big deal about building the church. As he was speaking I had an epiphany. We (the people) are the church. You’re probably thinking, you just figured this...

Growing Pains

Perseverance and discipline have been on my mind the past few months. It’s easy to do something a few times. It’s a lot harder to maintain consistency. My weakness is never starting something new. My trouble is finishing what I start. Discipline and perseverance are a...

Calmed, Reassured and Steadied

“He knows how to calm me… to reassure me… without Peter, I’m lost” These words have been on my mind for the past few weeks. They are the words of Princess Margaret from The Crown on Netflix (although I can’t recommend the second season). I watched this series...

He Sits

It was a quiet day, and He came like He did every day. He never knocked. He knew the door was open, but these days, it was only cracked… So, He cautiously peered in before opening the door all the way. She was too out of touch to see Him. But every Monday,...

I Know What I’m Doing

The fears you have are because you’re human. The courage I give is because I’m God. You and me, we are a team. You offer surrender, I bring the dreams. I move the mountains. I part the streams. You sit back— watch, you’ll see! With your meager talents, I’ll multiply....

Time and Seasons

The past week has been full of ups and downs. I can’t seem to find a way to be even-keeled when opportunities present themselves. I get so excited, and then when things don’t pan out, I crash. I always tell myself, “Christi, don’t get too...