Tag: jesus

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  • A Lesson in Trust, Integrity, and Disappointment

    June 5, 2023 Claire

    The other day I was scrolling through the documents in my “Writing” folder, when I stumbled upon this piece I wrote back in 2020. Sometimes God uses words I’ve previously written to speak to my current situation, and I just have to laugh at how spot on he is. This was one of those moments for me. It filled me with peace, and eased the ache in my heart so…

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  • Wildflowers

    September 21, 2022 Claire

    This summer I went on a hike with my mom up at Shrine Pass. My mom wanted to see the high-alpine wildflowers that show off their beautiful colors this time each year. This hike held significance for several reasons. It was the first time doing a hike with any real elevation gain in almost two years. An injury – and chronic pain – has prevented me from hiking, which is…

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  • Living Proof: How My Dating Disasters Taught Me About God’s Love

    June 5, 2022 Claire

    There’s an expression coined by my pastor that I love: the faith journey is about progression, not perfection. This is a mantra I repeat to myself on a daily basis. I used to compare myself a lot to other Christians because I didn’t feel like I was doing it right. I didn’t feel like I was good enough. But over the past couple of years since deep-diving into my faith,…

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  • How to Embrace “The Mary Season”

    May 3, 2022 Claire

    In the last couple of years, I’ve realized that life has its seasons – not just climatically but personally. Some seasons I’ve been a goal-setter, a hustler, a manifestor; going for my dreams and bringing them to life. Other seasons – like the one that I’m currently in – it’s less about getting to the destination as it is about the journey. It’s about doing less and being more present.…

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  • It’s Hard Being a Christian Sometimes

    March 26, 2022 Claire

    You know what most Christians won’t tell you? Sometimes it’s really fucking hard to follow Jesus. In the spirit of honesty, I’m going to tell you that I’m seriously feeling fed up. Fed up with myself and fed up with God. Before I was really active in my faith, I thought that being a Christian meant following a bunch of dumb rules. And if you know me, you know that…

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  • How to Use Logic When You’re Driven by Your Heart

    December 15, 2021 Claire

    Can I be honest here? I’ve never been a very logical person. My emotions have always run deep, like a well, and the water I draw from the well is the energy that drives my decisions. I’m very attuned to how I feel, and I act based on those feelings. My emotions drive my reactions, decisions, and actions in most of my life, ranging from the minute decisions like what…

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  • Soul Food: What I Need vs. What I Want

    July 27, 2021 Claire

    I’m in one of those waves where I want a partner. I’m not lonely, per say, but I’ve been craving a man/relationship. God’s given me many men on this journey, but not in the way you’re probably thinking. As per usual, God’s been giving me what I need, not what I want and as my travels continue, I’m so grateful for it. Sure I’ve been wanting that physical connection; not…

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