John 12:3: “Then Mary took out a pint of pure nard, an expensive perfume; she poured it on Jesus’s feet and wiped his feet with her hair. And the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume”, (NIV). This week I have been thinking a lot about the story of Mary pouring perfume onContinue reading “John 12:1-11 – Jesus Anointed at Bethany”
Author Archives: Leah Callen
You got out of bed today
Sometimes, there are days when getting out of bed seems like the most we can possibly do that entire day. It takes all the strength we can muster up within ourselves to not lay in bed all day and actually decide to get up and try to do something “productive”. I just want to sayContinue reading “You got out of bed today”
What does your heart long for?
Hey friends. Hope everyone is having a good day and a good week so far. This week I have really been thinking and praying about the desires of our heart, and what it means/looks like for us to desire Christ above ALL other things in this world. Jesus commands us to love him above ALLContinue reading “What does your heart long for?”
When you’re tired…
Okay, so we’ve all been their right? Like, been SO tired that you can’t mentally finish a sentence or make out what you are looking at that is right in front of you? So tired that you could cry and/or scream if someone just looks at you the wrong way? I have been there allContinue reading “When you’re tired…”
Understanding the Reality of our Identity in Christ
As a woman, I often find myself getting overwhelmed with my insecurities about my appearance and wishing that I looked differently somehow. My skin, my body, my pant size, my hair, you name it. I have allowed insecurities to embed the deepest part of who I am because for so long, I fed them, andContinue reading “Understanding the Reality of our Identity in Christ”
Scripture Reflection: Jeremiah 20:9
This verse has been heavy on my heart today. Jeremiah 20:9 states, “But if I say, I will not mention his word or speak anymore in his name,” his word is in my heart like a fire, a fire shut up in my bones. I am weary of holding it in; indeed, I cannot”, (NIV).Continue reading “Scripture Reflection: Jeremiah 20:9”
Having an Eternal Perspective
In 2 Corinthians 4:18, Paul tells us to “fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal”, (NIV). It is important for us as Christ followers to always keep an eternal perspective in mind. While there are certainly difficultContinue reading “Having an Eternal Perspective”
A Prayer for Peace and Clarity
This, my friends, is a prayer for peace and clarity in your life no matter WHAT situations you are currently facing. Lord, I pray that your Holy Spirit shower us and guide us with your peace. I pray that we see our situations the way that you see them God, and that you would transformContinue reading “A Prayer for Peace and Clarity”
Taking life one day at a time
Start with today. Just do what you need to do, today. Don’t worry about tomorrow, or the next day, or the next week… Just do what you need to for THIS day. Decide in your heart that THIS is the day the Lord has made, and you will REJOICE, and be glad in it (PsalmContinue reading “Taking life one day at a time”
Giving God control
Okay, so honesty time… I REALLY struggle with trying to “control” most (if not all) aspects of/situations in my life. I want to control the specific meals/calories I consume, the amount of time (and when) I exercise, what classes I take each semester at Asbury Theological Seminary, how much money I have/keep in my bankContinue reading “Giving God control”
