Growing in Godliness
The teenage years are prime for developing beliefs and habits that will serve as a foundation for a lifetime of following Jesus. Young women need to be prepared theologically for the practical challenges that will come during their teen years—challenges…
The Story Behind the Book
I’m still pinching myself over the fact that God gave me the opportunity to write a book. Some of you have just come across my writing for the first time, some are long-time friends or readers from my first blog…
The Fall From Resolution Glory
Last week my husband Kyle and I discussed goals for the coming year. It wasn’t as picturesque as I’d hoped; no new planner was purchased, and we didn’t have time for a quiet weekend away or even a weeknight date.…
#Hashtag #Weakness
Last weekend I headed to Houston for a wedding. I bought the plane tickets just four days before Hurricane Harvey; I hadn’t been paying attention to the forecast. Then it made landfall as a category 5 hurricane, dropped over 33…
Fig Tree Friends
This past fall I joined a Bible Study Fellowship group here in Baltimore. Together, we’ve been studying the book of John. So far, we’ve read about John the Baptist’s faithful ministry, Jesus calling of the first disciples, Jesus’ first miracle…
Tales From The Blizzard
We moved on the cusp of Autumn. A Texas-native, I’d never seen such a beautiful fall. I felt like a child, giddy over the brilliant changing colors. Six months in, I’m giddy over another season I’ve never fully experienced –…
The Purpose of Security & Comfort
Last month I wrote from a life full of boxes, loose ends, and trials. This month, I write from a life still full of boxes, loose ends, and different trials. I’ve said goodbye to my room in the wide open…
The Carlson Family Moves to Baltimore
For the past eight years our family has called BridgePoint Bible Church in West Houston, home. There, my husband Kyle and I have grown in our faith, in our love for God’s word, and also in our desire to serve…
Cheering Costly Obedience
This week I encouraged two young friends to pursue ministries in uncommon and dangerous places. One girl hopes to one day bring Jesus to strippers and another to imprisoned drug addicts. They each seemed surprised when I whole-heartedly encouraged them.…
Thank Your Way Through Thorns
How often in life, do we thank God for the thorns of life before we grumble and complain and attempt to pray our way out of them? This is the question I’m mulling over today. Currently, the particulars include God’s plans…
