Below are links to writing samples that are published in print and online, academic as well as popular published pieces.
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
2024 “The Canonical Significance of Mindset in Romans 8:5–14 (Φρονέω and its Cognates): Implications for Biblical Interpretation, Application, and Evangelism.” PhD diss., Liberty University, 2024.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Books
2022 Make Up Your Mind: Unlock Your Thoughts, Transform Your Life. Nashville, TN: Randall House Publishing, 2022.
2022 Adieu la honte!: De la fuite à la guérison. Boucherville, (Québec), CA: Éditions Ministère Multilingue International, 2022.
2022 Make Up Your Mind Study Guide. Nashville, TN: Randall House Publishing, 2022.
2018 Shame Off You. Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press, 2018.
Articles
2024 “Wisdom is as Wisdom Does—James 3:17–18.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 5/7/24.
2024 “Seeking God in the Middle of Hard Moments—Lamentations 5:15–22.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 3/29/24.
2024 “Don’t Be An Enemy—Lamentations 1.” First 5 App Podcast. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 3/1/24.
2024 “Finding Comfort in Grief—Lamentations 1:12–17.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 2/29/24.
2024 “God’s Guidance Never Fails—Exodus 14:15–16.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 1/21/24.
2024 “Fight, Flight, Fright, or Quiet?” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 1/16/24.
2023 “Praying Through the Hard Places—Psalm 17.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 9/12/23.
2023 “Reframing Our Pain—Job 18.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 7/5/23.
2023 “Living a No-Fault Life—2 Corinthians 6.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 5/4/23.
2023 “Cultivating a Servant’s Heart—1 Corinthians 4.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 4/21/23.
2023 “Doing Right When Everything is Wrong—Ruth 2:11–13.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 3/17/23.
2023 “Finding Purposes in Life’s Circles—Deuteronomy 2.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 1/11/23.
2023 “How to Fight Right—Deuteronomy 20.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 2/3/23.
2022 “Worth the Wait—Matthew 25.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 2/16/22.
2022 “Meekness is not Weakness—Psalm 37.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 11/14/22.
2022 “Finish What You Start—Numbers 32.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 10/21/22.
2022 “Chosen to Bear Fruit—Numbers 17.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 9/30/22.
2022 “Our Hope When Disaster Comes—Judges 20:29–48.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 8/17/22.
2022 “Knowing the Heart of the Judge—Judges 10:10–18.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, |7/20/22.
2022 “Who Chooses Whom?—Romans 9:6–29.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 5/24/22.
2022 “How to Handle Our Blessing—Leviticus 23-9-25.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 4/4/22.
2022 “Nothing But the Blood—Leviticus 17.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 3/18/22.
2022 “The Purpose of Purification—Leviticus 12.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 3/10/22.
2022 “The Purpose of Favor—Genesis 37.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 1/25/22.
2022 “You Are My Hiding Place—Joshua 20:1–9.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 12/24/21.
2022 “How to Establish Healthy Boundaries with Your Adult Children.” ibelieve.com. July 11, 2022.
2022 “10 Ways to Thrive During the Empty Nest Season.” ibelieve.com. July 7, 2022.
2022 “When the Truth Hurts: Overcoming Tragedy When It’s Too Painful to Think About.” ibelieve.com. June 28, 2022.
2022 “A Message for the Woman Struggling with Miscarriage.” ibelieve.com. June 28, 2022.
2022 “7 Budgeting Tips No One Teaches in Class.” ibelieve.com. June 28, 2022.
2022 “5 Tips to Stop Anger in Its Tracks.” ibelieve.com. June 1, 2022.
2022 “How to Leave the Victim Mindset and Choose to be a Victor in Christ.” ibelieve.com. June 1, 2022.
2022 “5 Secrets to No Longer Feeling Lonely.” ibelieve.com. June 1, 2022.
2022 “You Are Loved: Embrace Unconditional Acceptance and Accept Yourself.” ibelieve.com. May 25, 2022.
2022 “God’s Thoughts Over Yours: Changing the Narrative in Your Mind.” ibelieve.com. May 25, 2022.
2022 “Be Anxious for Nothing: 7 Tips to Eradicate Anxiety from Your Life.” ibelieve.com. May 23, 2022.
2022 “5 Signs God Has Given You a Heart for Adoption.” ibelieve.com. May 19, 2022.
2022 “5 Signs It Might Be Time to Take a Social Media Break.” ibelieve.com. May 18, 2022.
2022 “What Does ‘Rightly Dividing the Word of Truth’ Mean?” ibelieve.com. May 16, 2022.
2022 “7 Subtle Signs You Might Be a Glutton.” ibelieve.com. May 16, 2022.
2022 “5 Ways to Keep Connected to Your Children at All Ages.” ibelieve.com. May 16, 2022.
2022 “5 Tips to Overcome a Depressive Mindset.” ibelieve.com. April 5, 2022.
2022 “10 Triggers that Lead to Negative Mindsets.” ibelieve.com. April 4, 2022.
2022 “10 Scriptures to Reset Your Mindset.” ibelieve.com. March 31, 2022.
2022 “7 Ways to Renew Your Mindset.” ibelieve.com. March 28, 2022.
2022 “5 Ways to Access the Mind of Christ in the Daily Grind.” ibelieve.com. March 25, 2022.
2021 “God Fights For Us—Joshua 10:1–15.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 11/19/21.
2021 “The True Purpose of Prayer—Colossians 4:2–4.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 10/18/21.
2021 “Do It Again—Habakkuk 3:1–2.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 9/1/21.
2021 “Go With God—Exodus 33:1–11.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 5/14/21.
2021 “Lessons Learned from Plagues—Exodus 7:14–8:32.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 4/21/22.
2021 “Finding Joy When the Struggle is Real—Philippians 1:18–26.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 3/1/21.
2021 “God’s Power and Abundance—Ephesians 3:20–21.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 1/20/21.
2020 “An Unlikely Peace—Luke 2:8–14.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 12/9/20.
2020 “God is Our Rescue—Ezra 1–6.” First 5 App. Charlotte, NC: Proverbs 31 Ministries, 10/8/20.
2018 “3 Powerful Ways to Silence Shame.” ibelieve.com. September 10, 2018.
2018 “Understanding and Overcoming Shame.” Outreach Magazine. September 2018.
2018 “Ways to Develop Healthy Thinking Habits.” Living Better 50. October 2018.
AWARDS
2024 Highest Distinction Honors, Liberty University
2022 AWSA Best Non-fiction Book of the Year (Make Up Your Mind)
2021 Highest Distinction Honors, Liberty University
2021 Omega Nu Lambda, Alpha Chapter
PUBLISHED MUSIC
2017 Singing/Songwriting, “You Are Worthy,” published by Ed Cash production and received radio play
2016 Singing/Songwriting, “Seeing Deep EP,” published by Shay Watson production
2002 Singing/Songwriting, “Praying for You” Album, published by Shay Watson production