“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland." Isaiah 49:19 Over the past summer, I attended a music camp (Lutheran Summer Music) at Valparaiso University in Indiana. This was by far the longest...
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your kindness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all...
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6 The Struggles In Faith I ask myself everyday if He can hear me or if He is even doing anything to help me or anyone. Faith...
"I am not afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around." Psalm 3:6 (Augsburg Fortress Newly Revised Lutheran Study Bible) I’ve always struggled with anxiety. I was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder at 6 and social anxiety disorder later on...
“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Matthew 6:34 As the pandemic continues on, the constant grind of daily life pushes forward. It’s hard to believe that it’s been another...
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made, your works are beautiful and I know that full well.” Psalm 139:14 Growing up in a time like this can be very upsetting, to say the least. On top of dealing with Coronavirus, we also face the burden of school, losing...
“Above all love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins.” 1 Peter 4:8 Everyday we are bombarded with news of someone being shot or robbed or mistreated. When I hear about the news of one leader of a country planning to invade another...
“For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” ...
“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” 1 Peter 5:7 Cast all your anxieties on yourself. It was my sophomore year of high school when I started to have issues with my anxiety. It felt like I couldn't turn my brain off and countless thoughts would run through...
“May Your Spirit, Soul and Body Be...