The Story Behind My Wedding Vows
Trevor and I chose to write our own wedding vows, and I thought you might like to hear why I chose these specific words.
Why Did God Give Me This Feeling?
Why did God give me this feeling? She wrote: I have feelings for a guy friend. Feelings that I’ve asked God to take away from me several times, but for whatever reason, He has not. Why did God give me feelings I didn’t ask for? And what does He want me to do?
We Went to Church on Our Honeymoon
Trevor Marsteller and I joined hands in the stately building of Missio Church on October 3 and covenanted before God and man to love each other ’til death do us part. We returned the following morning to listen to the Word of God preached to the people of God. Many of these people were incredulous: …
The Next Time You’re Offended
If I could pick only one verse and frame it in my new home as a constant reminder, I would choose Proverbs 19:11, hands down: “Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.” Yeah, I’m not so hot at living like this.
8 Reasons Why I Didn’t Change My Name (and 6 Reasons I Did)
Just over three weeks ago, it really happened. I got married. Now that I’m back from my honeymoon, it’s time to adjust to a whole lotta change—a new address, a new roommate, and a new name. One item on my to-do list is: Go to the social security office and officially change my last name. …
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Why You Should Risk Losing Their Friendship
A few months ago, I wrote a series on encouragement. I still think encouraging others is super important. But I want to give you a broader picture, because God doesn’t only call us to encourage others, but to correct them in love.