Life often throws us curveballs, leaving us feeling weighed down and exhausted. We find ourselves in overwhelming situations, carrying burdens that seem impossible to bear. During these times, the stories of individuals from the Bible rushing toward Jesus resonate deeply. They didn’t saunter over like it was just another day; they ran, swam, climbed trees, and pushed through crowds with a fiery urgency. Why? Because they understood something profound—Jesus wasn’t merely an option; He was the solution. And here's the amazing part: God doesn’t just sit back and wait for us to piece it all together. He approaches us with that same relentless urgency, meeting us exactly where we are.

Life tends to break us in ways we don't see coming, leaving bits of ourselves all over the place during tough times, failures, and sadness. It's in those rough patches, when we feel utterly lost, that we finally run into God's amazing ability to change things. Being broken feels like it's game over, you know? But in God's hands, it kicks off a whole new journey toward healing, redemption, and something way more beautiful than we can even dream of.

Well, here we are: election day. If you're at all like most people, you're feeling a mix of emotions today: hope, nerves, and maybe some stress-eating thrown in there. And while it can sometimes feel as though everything relies on today's results, we actually have something concrete to fall back on. It's not a candidate, that's for sure.

When we think about worship, it’s easy to picture familiar scenes— singing together on Sundays, bowing in prayer, or sitting quietly in reflection. But worship reaches beyond a weekly routine. It’s more than a warm-up act for the message; it’s a bold act of defiance against darkness, a powerful way to align ourselves with God’s truth and claim His promises.

I'll be real — staying consistent in my walk with Christ is no easy feat. Even though I’ve written before about how hustle culture can mess with our faith, I still find myself falling into the same trap. I keep saying, "I'm just busy," but deep down, I know it’s just an excuse. The truth is, I’m making excuses for slacking off in my spiritual life. phone). The reality is, I could make time — I just don’t.

There’s so much swirling around in my mind right now that it’s tough to focus on any one thing. Between juggling the needs of my kids, managing work, nurturing my marriage, and trying to carve out a little time for myself to recharge, it feels like I’m being pulled in a million directions. But here I am, writing, hoping that through this process, God will speak to me — and maybe, in some small way, speak to you too.

If you ask me how I am doing, my usual response is that I am busy. It's my default answer, even when it's not true. Sometimes it's an easy excuse, other times it's a lie. Our culture celebrates busyness as an achievement, implying that if you’re not busy, you’re simply drifting through life and wasting space. Your worth seems to be measured by your activities and accomplishments.

From a young age, the profound promises of healing in the Bible have always captivated me. The imagery of Jesus' stripes has stirred a deep sense of mystery and hope within me. I often find myself contemplating the concept of healing, realizing that my understanding is still quite limited. With this post, I aim to deepen my faith and uncover the full extent of the healing power that comes from Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. I invite you to join me on this journey as I research and share my findings, hoping we can learn and grow together in our understanding of God's healing.