by Kyra Daniels
Barnabas was an apostle in the early church and worked with Paul on missionary journeys. Barnabas’s real name was Joseph, but because he was so inspiring, people called him Barnabas which means “Son of Encouragement” (Acts 4:36–37).…
Drifting Away from God
by Kyra Daniels
Imagine sitting on a raft in the middle of the sea. The waves rise and fall, brushing up against the raft’s splintered wood. Each move of the current carries you further and further from the shoreline. As time passes, you drift so far that land has become like a speck of dust in the distance.…
When Time Doesn’t Heal
by Kyra Daniels
At lunch in my college’s dining hall, I discussed the necessity of faith with a friend. I argued that life was difficult and that belief in the gospel was the most reasonable way to truly navigate hardship. My friend responded to that statement with the old adage, “time heals all wounds.”…
Citizens of Heaven: Encouragement from the Book of Philippians
Am I Supposed to Love Myself?
by Alexa Hess
When I was younger, I struggled immensely with low self-esteem. I hated my naturally curly hair and sought to cover up the coils with the heat of a hot iron. I berated myself for being too quiet. I compared myself with other girls and assumed there must be something wrong with me since I didn’t get boys’ attention as they did. …
Gospel Hope for Those Experiencing Loss
Living in the Light
by Alexa Hess
When most people think of the city of Seattle, they think of rain. This makes sense since the city has a consistent rainy season for several months. The weather of Seattle took some time for me to get used to when I first moved here, especially since we didn’t have an overhead light in our living room.…
Gospel Hope for Valentines Day
Bought to be Free: Reflections on Redemption
by Kyra Daniels
Dirt. Gravel roads. Clucking chickens. Rolling, green hills. Whenever I visit my family’s farm in Kentucky, I feel like I am stepping back in time to a period of simplicity and struggle. The land contains acres of embedded history, holding the pain and plight of my slave ancestors.…
