Cassie L. Wilson

Learning to be the light

Storms: What to Do When You’re in One

Inside: how to hold on during a storm

Have you ever ridden a boat? Not like on the lake or a riverboat. But, a boat out in the middle of the ocean and you can’t see land?

So, I have. I was with a group of my classmates on a research trip.

Lemme set the scene: The sun is shining bright. The swells aren’t terribly bad and the breeze is just right. And just about every single one of us, including me, couldn’t keep our eyes open because the boat was rocking us to sleep.

Really, it’s a miracle none of us fell out of it…

So, when I read about the story of Jesus and the disciples in Mark 4, I can understand how Jesus feel asleep so quickly.

And, then I think, “Uh, Cassie, it was also storming…” And then I’m all, “Nevermind… Not sure I could’ve slept through that.” (And if you know me, you know I sleep through just about everything…)

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The Thing About Seasons and Life

Inside: growing in your season

Do you ever get the feeling like you should do something, but you really don’t know the reason for doing it?

I can’t be the only one, right?

Well, I had a feeling the other day that I should read the very first Psalm. I admit, dear reader, it’s been a while since I’ve spent much time in the Psalms, let alone Psalm 1. But, after reading it, I thought, “Whoooooa, that was unexpected.“

So, Psalm 1 is pretty short, right? Even though it’s short, it packs a pretty powerful punch. Psalm 1 is basically about being rooted in the Lord and being unwavering in your faith.

And, I dunno about you, but in 2020, I think we could all stand to be a little more rooted in the Word and our faith. Heaven knows 2020 has been… well, the wonkiest.

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When You Just Have to Let Go

Have you ever needed God to do a new thing in your life? But you can’t seem to let go of something holding you back?

I’ll be the first to answer, I have. I most definitely have.

If you’ve been in a similar spot in your life, it probably felt (or, maybe currently feels) like maybe the change you needed wasn’t coming. Maybe it felt like, you’d be in the rain cloud for the rest of your life and you’d never feel the sun on your face again.

You’d just be cold, miserable, and gloomy. Forever.

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In Defense of Your Calling

Fair warning: this post is going to be a bit personal. But, hopefully it helps you, dear reader, with your calling.

Do you ever read something or see something on social media and next thing you know you’ve been pondering it for hours? Or days?

Surely I’m not the only one that does this? (I dunno, I could be an oddball over here…)

Yesterday, as I was scrolling social media, I read a post that’s left me thinking, and considering, and then thinking some more. I wish I knew who the original author of the post was so I could link it. But, to paraphrase, the post said something like:

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