Trusting God, Even on Lonely Sundays
During my church-hunt, I discovered Sunday is the loneliest day of the week. But I felt some comfort in believing…
Category: Faith
Prayer: The Lord is Near
My husband Jeff is in Africa right now. I miss him, and I miss the little things like going downstairs early…
What You Feed Your Heart Will Feed Others
When it comes to physical health, what you eat makes a big difference. A poor diet can lead to health…
American Sniper, the Apostle Paul and My Mission
If I were to have a conversation with Kyle and Paul, the two men would probably humbly tell me about…
What Does “Hesed” Love Mean to Us Today?
Most of all, hesed is a covenant love—a love that binds God to his people. It is almost exclusively used…
How to Pray: Everything Gives Rise to Prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:16-17)
I love the idea of praying all the time. It sounds awesome, and I was always on board intellectually. But…
God’s Truth and Grace; Why I Love Trochia
I love being a part of Trochia. Every week I get the front-row seat to God’s word, taught through the…
At the Heart of Trochia’s Mission: A Level Path
The writer of Hebrews uses a metaphor for life in verse 12:13, by speaking as a coach to his running…
The Epic Story of the Bible: Part 9, History is God’s Story
The Bible is our story. The Bible gives us hope and confidence because it reminds us of how great God…
How Do We Seek First the Kingdom of God?
“Seek first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added to you.” Matthew 6:33…
Searching for Comfort (Exodus 20:3)
R.J. was searching for something else to comfort herself. She writes, “It was one of those anniversary months, when I…
The Power of Presence
In a beautiful and succinct description of how to be present and love one another, the apostle Paul tells us…