A Rebel No More

    T-Minus 10 Days Until “I Do”… Again T-minus ten days until Dallas and I celebrate our wedding day! Though we are already legally married, there’s something truly beautiful about gathering with loved ones to celebrate the covenant God has written for us. Our small wedding back in February was simple, sacred, and perfect — just us and our children. There was something so pure about standing before God in that moment, committing our lives to one another. It was holy and real — the kind of quiet beauty that only He can orchestrate. But now, as we prepare for our larger celebration, my heart can’t help but swell with excitement. I have a gown that makes me feel like a bride all over again and nine incredible women — plus two sweet junior bridesmaids — standing beside me. Each one represents a piece of my story, my heart, and God’s grace in my life. The Heart Behind My Bridesmaids Christina — You’ve been my best friend since third grade and my sister ever since. You’ve been my ...

  Let God Be God (and Let Your Karma Be His Job) Oh, sweet revenge — how amazing it feels to think about getting back at someone who has wronged you! That little rush of power, imagining the perfect payback… I’m not gonna lie: before I became a Christian, revenge felt like sweet justice. A slice of satisfaction served cold. So how do we handle revenge as Christians? I know God wouldn’t be down for me to go serve up some much-needed “justice.” Slashing a tire, toilet-papering a house, or egging someone’s car might feel cathartic, but (1) those pranks cost money and time, and (2) they don’t fix the heart. Christians aren’t called to be doormats — but we also aren’t called to become vigilantes. The answer is simple, even if it’s hard: we do nothing and let God handle vengeance. Scripture reminds us: “Vengeance and retribution belong to me.” (Deuteronomy 32:35) Paul echoes this in Romans 12:19: “Do not avenge yourselves; instead, leave room for God’s wrath. It is written: ‘Vengeanc...