At first glance, given how much Scripture focuses on sacrifice and serving others, self-preservation may seem like an anti-biblical concept. However, when we consider self-preservation from a biblical perspective, we quickly understand that our life is a precious gift from God. The Bible encourages us to value our lives while also instructing us on howContinue reading “Wednesday Wisdom | Self-Preservation”
Answering the Call of Self-Preservation
The text came out of nowhere. It was from my old boss—the one I hadn’t spoken to since January. The one I effectively ghosted when I went on leave and never came back. “Just wanted to check in and see how you’re doing,” he wrote. Simple. Unassuming. Human. To be clear, he’s texted before butContinue reading “Answering the Call of Self-Preservation”
We can’t go back but we can go on
Art is about sharing stories. My current exhibit hanging in my East Texas hometown of Marshall, Texas, shares stories. This artistic collaboration including my Mom, tells a story. There are moments in life when we wish we could rewind time. Maybe to fix something we broke or reclaim something we lost. Perhaps we’d like aContinue reading “We can’t go back but we can go on”
