His Power Made Perfect in Our Weakness
It honestly happened overnight. One day I went about my routine as usual, in a pattern of quiet complacency, and the next day I began to experience swells of dread and panic for no particular reason. I...
View ArticleWherever You Are
As I neared college graduation, I was ready to do something crazy and big for the Lord. I was prepared to raise support to go overseas, or work in college ministry in the States, or go to seminary in...
View ArticleFinding the Silver Lining
In the winter, I was going through a rough season of my life. My dreams were not coming to fruition the way I thought they would. When I’m not writing, I am a social worker who dreams of helping every...
View ArticleSimply Pray
Growing up in the Catholic church and attending a Catholic school for 9 years, our theology courses weren’t very thorough. I learned that Jesus loved me and gave his life for me. I learned the 10...
View ArticleLetter from the Associate Editor
Hey y’all! I’m Alycia and I am the new Associate Editor of Tirzah Magazine. I am beyond excited to be a part of the team and to work alongside Yelena! I believe everyone should have a life motto and...
View ArticleA Roadmap to the True Source
God is made perfect in my weaknesses. This has been proven true in my life, over and over. It is proven when I am at a loss for words and Scripture gives my heart a voice, when I am terrified and God...
View ArticleMy Biggest Regret
There was this moment in my life when everything clicked. Not the moment when I accepted Christ, but the moment when I accepted His mission for my life. As believers we need to have a sense of urgency....
View ArticleYour Brokenness Is Welcome Here
In the midst of chaos, our natural inclination is to run and hide our brokenness behind the mask of perfection and put togetherness. But Jesus calls us to run to Him in our messy imperfection. He says...
View ArticleGod’s Promises to Us in the Midst of Change
“I found a really great job opportunity, but it might mean moving to Oregon” my boyfriend said from the other end of the line. My normally fidgety self went completely still. My boyfriend, Kaleb, went...
View ArticleAn Identity Grounded in Christ
A time not long ago, I would prance around saying, “I’m moving to New York City after I graduate college. I’m going to work at one of those big fashion magazines and I’m going to be a New Yorker. It’s...
View ArticleFull Plate, Empty Heart: When to Be Still in a World of Busyness
We live in a demanding world full of busyness. There is always someplace to be and something to do. Always someone to text, email, call, Facebook, tag, Snapchat or…you get the picture. There are days...
View ArticleTo the Girl Secretly Battling Her Sexual Sin
“I feel like I’m reading my own story.” I see this in my email once a week, blinking in my inbox from yet another girl in yet another corner of the world. It’s from the girl who thought she was alone;...
View ArticleGirl Bosses, Shepherds, and Callings
Our generation of women grew up hearing we could be anything we wanted to be. Social media gives us a front row seat to the success of others, and we desperately try to keep up with the elusive finish...
View ArticleMastering Moments of Disappointment
I was sitting with God during my quiet time and I realized that disappointment isn’t a stranger to me. It probably isn’t a stranger to you either. Disappointment can come out of nowhere and sometimes...
View ArticleFinding Joy in the Lord
One of my mother’s favorite verses is located at the end of Nehemiah 8:10: Nehemiah said, ‘Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy...
View ArticleThe Art of Prayer As Told by Preschoolers
Every Sunday morning I have the opportunity to pray with an adorable group of 3 – 5 year olds. During first service at my church I lead chapel for our preschoolers and teach them about the Bible. We...
View ArticleHidden in Christ
A few weeks ago at church, my pastor unpacked a verse I’ve heard countless times and read every year of my Christian walk. Yet sitting in the church that night, it came alive to me like never before....
View ArticleWhen Anxiety Causes Judgment
I’ve been attending a new church for about a year now. The journey my husband and I have taken to plug into the church has sent us to many Sunday school classes and groups. During a recent group the...
View ArticleWhy Accepting Jesus is Not the Most Important Part of Your Faith
I’m going to say something perhaps a little controversial–we’ll see. The most important moment of your faith was not the moment you were baptized. It was not even the moment you accepted Christ. I...
View ArticleEmbracing Life, Leaving the If Only Behind
The sea turtle was huge. I stood in waist-deep, crystal clear ocean. My surfboard secured to my ankle, hands pressed to the gritty surface of the board. My eyes locked on the massive creature gliding...
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