Author Archives: Leah Jordan Meahl

New Year, New Story

Ushering in the new year can fill you with bubbles of elation, infusing your mind with dreams and possibilities of the next 12 months to come. So it should. We all need that jolt of motivation and inspiration that charges us to take that extra step. Though December 31st and January 1st feel the exactContinue reading “New Year, New Story”

True to Your Heart or Your True Heart

If I were to take a special X-ray of your heart–not the one that pumps blood but the one that dreams and feels–what would I find? I asked myself that question and decided to paint the results. When I examine my passions and dreams, I see a performer who runs after goals, who hopes for love, and whoContinue reading “True to Your Heart or Your True Heart”

How To Get Through One of Those Days

Is it just me, or does everyone have one of those days where they feel like a pathetic loser? You know those days. Those days when you’re getting ready for work, eating breakfast, or driving and you’re just plagued by everything you haven’t accomplished, everything you don’t have, and everything that hasn’t changed in yourContinue reading “How To Get Through One of Those Days”

What Happened on September 23rd 2017?

The world didn’t end. Whenever someone claims that the world will end, the mocking begins because we know better. Or do we? You only need to know one verse in the Bible to know these people aren’t right. “No one knows the day or hour…” (Matt 24:36) So what was the significance of that specificContinue reading “What Happened on September 23rd 2017?”

4 Addictions Christians Ignore

“I struggle with pornography.” “I have a problem with alcohol.” “I can’t stop smoking.” These statements often result in prayer and intercession, counseling and possibly rehabilitation. Christians have a heart to help the people who fall into these addictions, because God wants His people to overcome them, right? If that’s the case, shouldn’t that includeContinue reading “4 Addictions Christians Ignore”

What Kind of Bible Reader Are You?

Growing up, reading the Bible was like pulling teeth for me. I had trouble understanding the flowery language, staying engaged with the density of historical facts, and applying the truth to my relationship with Jesus. Have you ever felt the same way? When I started college, I was determined to read the Bible for myselfContinue reading “What Kind of Bible Reader Are You?”

How to Succeed in College

As summer ebbs into cooler evenings, I braced myself for the seasonal change. Not only were pumpkin spice lattes on their way, but also were students heading back to school. I watched as my social media erupted with reuniting friends, cute dorm room pictures, and growing anticipation for the school year. This season hits hard for us recent grads, and it makesContinue reading “How to Succeed in College”

Never Forget: Eclipse 2017

The hype leading up to the total eclipse on August 21st didn’t really phase me. Until the hour came. Suddenly, the phenomenon that had everyone talking became real. Through foil lens, I saw a black disc push its way between me and the sun. As I began to grasp the significance of this event, a flameContinue reading “Never Forget: Eclipse 2017”