Merrel Ya

Merrel Ya

Young Adults, Is FOMO Taking Over Your Life?

flat lay photography of cup and book

What if missing the world means gaining more of His Word, knowing His desires and heart, and slowly discovering more of who He is? What if, by missing the world and letting go of all the hopes we have for it, we find perfect fulfillment in knowing that we have Christ and that we are forgiven? What if missing the world means forgetting the fleeting happiness it offers, and instead desiring holiness and sanctification?

To the One Who Desires to Teach

grayscale photo of book on wooden table

Teaching is as much about learning—about life, people, and the world around us—as it is about imparting wisdom. So, if you’re ready to embrace the challenge, to see life from new angles, and to grow alongside your students, then step forward. The classroom awaits.

To the One Who Loves to Write

You may think your voice is too soft, that the world is too loud to hear you, but even a faint whisper can echo in a silent heart. Even a broken story can bring healing to someone who feels the same way.

Under the Cold Rain

a person holding an umbrella on a sidewalk

On my way home, I saw a boy getting drenched in the rain as he rescued a little cat. I smiled. Suddenly, I felt loved. It reminded me of how God does the same for us every day.

Rushing Through Life? Pause and Embrace the Gospel

people standing and walking on stairs in mall

Cheers to a year wrapped in grace and forgiveness, where His unchanging faithfulness carried us through. Here's to a new year filled with fresh hopes, new mercies, unexpected miracles, heartfelt prayers, and renewed life—all with the same faithful God by our side.

When Your Christmas Is Not Vibrant

brown wooden table

This Christmas, may you reflect on the truth that Jesus, the King of Kings, came to offer a life filled with meaning and purpose, even amid suffering. As He rested in the manger, God’s promise was fulfilled: Emmanuel—God with us.