DISCOVER DEEPER THAN LUKEWARM

Entertainment disciples us more than the church does. We are comfortable but fruitless. We are inspired by 30-second reels and cute Bible verses. Our patterns stay the same; there is no progression in our faith or walk with Jesus. Our hearts are deeply influenced by culture. Purity culture is seen as toxic or even unattainable. We sing worship on Sunday morning and intoxicate ourselves on Sunday afternoon. Suggesting that sin and mental health can sometimes be correlated is t

Something that has intrigued me since becoming a mom is the idea of generational Christian families. Henry and I would both consider ourselves “first-generation” Christians, not because our families lacked religion, but because what we grew up with was more cultural than rooted in genuine faith. After having kids of my own, I started wondering: how does a family become one where generation after generation is walking with the Lord? It’s a beautiful vision: children who love C

It’s my sinful nature to want to be accepted by everyone. I also see this trait in my daughter, the stereotypical eldest child trait: a people pleaser. Did I make her this way? That’s a blog post for another day. Seeing this trait mirrored in a tiny human I love with my whole heart is sobering. She’s the kind of child who is like a chameleon, wanting to please others, eager to fit in with her surroundings, and naturally conflict-avoidant. Depending on who she’s with, her pers

Understanding the Struggle with Legalism Growing up in a legalistic religion is a lot easier than most people would think. Rules are simple. They provide a clear indication of right and wrong. Leaving this community felt freeing but also confusing. There was so much spiritual warfare happening inside of me after I officially left the Mennonite church. I had to figure out who I was in Christ and what it truly looked like to follow Him. When I left the church, I didn’t realize