An Inconvenient Love

Imagine with me a moment: What would the world be like if we all were to love each other like a dog loves us?

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieFebruary 5, 2024Author Jessica Brodiedogs and Jesus, good samaritan in bible, loving others, love like jesus, extravagent love Comments

Turning the Lens Outward

As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, consider how you can train your eyes on the people around you. How can an outward perspective help glorify God?

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieDecember 18, 2023Author Jessica Brodieloving others, perspective, thinking of other people, anxiety, shifting my perspective Comments

18 Blogs on Representing Jesus This Thanksgiving

Just in time for those Thanksgiving “discussions,” here’s a compilation of 18 blogs I’ve written in the last few years on representing Jesus by loving each other well.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieNovember 22, 2021Author Jessica Brodiejohn 13:35, 2 corinthians 5:20, ambassador of christ, representing jesus, loving others, thanksgiving Comments

Four Key Ways to Love Someone with Depression

Have you ever tried to love someone with depression but it feels like there’s a wall between you? Or maybe it’s you who has depression, and while your heart longs to love well, the depression feels like a barricade so thick and high you can’t possibly overcome it. Here are four ways to offer love despite depression.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJune 7, 2021Author Jessica Brodiemental health, depression, loving others, mental illness, faith and depression, depression and christian, jesus and depression, how to love someone with depression, christian with depression, sadness, loving someone with depression Comments

I hurt, and I should: On race, hate, and speaking out

I hurt, and I should. We are the body of Christ, and yet because of racism, hate, and other evil, we are broken. On doing my part to speak up in love and witness, to help break down barriers and build bridges wherever and whenever I possibly can.

Shining God’s light

As a Christian, I’ve lately become convicted that I’m called not just to love my family, friends, and people in need, but also those all around me—the general public. I’m talking about the cashier who rings up my sale. The teenager who hands me my salad through the drive-through window. My blog on shining God’s light.