Writing to encourage, inspire, and motivate people in whatever season they are currently in.
Back in April, I posted this on a private social media feed: “Y’all, I saw 1 post that sent me on a 2 hour research of articles and speeches. Did you know that colleges/universities in this country use to be tuition free (only charged a low registration fee) until the 1960s. Stanford didn’t charge any... Continue Reading →
This past weekend, I experienced the worst turbulence while flying in 17 years - screams and all. A story… Taking off and flying to New Orleans was SUPER smooth. But as we get closer to landing, the pilot comes on and tells the crew to prepare for landing early, and everyone needs to stay seated... Continue Reading →
I recently watched the newly released documentary on Discovery+, “Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed,” and also binge listened to several hours of “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” podcast. Both of these hit soooo close to home. It was as if they read my journals about the things I experienced for 8 years, and there... Continue Reading →
https://youtu.be/diNpnXE7k-A We can courageously hope in a faithful God who keeps his promises. It takes courage to hope in the midst of despair, or when we don’t see change happening. But like the persistent widow, we can plead our case to a God who hears our cries, and will liberate us. It may not be... Continue Reading →
What would American Christianity have turned out to be if this picture of Jesus was hung in churches? Forensic scientists believe this is what Jesus would have looked like. A few weeks ago, I heard someone on a podcast say that we’ve focused so much on Jesus’s deity and resurrection (as we should), but we’ve... Continue Reading →
You know how people say there are certain prayers you need to be careful to say? Like, “God, I want to be a more patient person.” Well, back on January 7th, I said a prayer I don’t recommend saying lightly because it just might turn your world upside down... “God, show me who in my... Continue Reading →
Christian Abolitionist William Wilberforce said “you may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you did not know.” There’s a revival happening in our (United States) culture today that’s centered on justice and making wrongs right. Many people are no longer willing to sit silently in the midst of wrong doing.... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I was thinking about the personality God gave me, and I remembered 6th grade. I’ve always been a quiet person, so people TRIED to bully me in junior high. 3 girls were picking on me in 6th grade and said they would jump me after school. Instead of avoiding them and... Continue Reading →
If I tell you the gospel is all that matters, and never tell you how to apply it to your hardships, you would eventually think I was crazy. You’re having problems at work, and I respond “just preach the gospel.” You’re having issues with your spouse, and I respond “the gospel is all that matters.”... Continue Reading →
Laura Obehi 