Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
A few weeks ago, we sang the song “Good, Good Father” during our Sunday morning worship service. I love that song! It was first introduced to me at the Women’s Retreat, and ever since then, I’ve found myself preaching the...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
We don’t like things that make us uncomfortable. There are many things in life that require discomfort to achieve a result; like diet and exercise or dealing with confrontation. The truth is that friction is necessary for change to happen....[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“Sometimes you just have to … ” As a mom of three, I find myself filling in the blank more and more. “Sometimes you just have to … pop in a DVD in the car so the kids will stop bickering … drive through Sonic...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“I’m sorry and regret that you were offended by my actions and words. Please accept my apology.” Not very convincing, huh? I call this the “politician’s apology.” You have likely witnessed it from a politician...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Truth be told, there are times that I don’t want grace and love because I know without a shadow of a doubt, I don’t deserve them. Then, because as humans, we are so good at this, I make it all about myself. I get drenched in my own...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
It’s been a little over two weeks since we celebrated Easter Sunday; the empty tomb; Christ is Risen! And now what do we do? Here’s the heart of the matter, the heart of Easter: the knowledge of God. After hearing the gospel —...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“We wait for the Son from heaven above whom God raised from the dead. We wait for the Son from heaven above who delivers from wrath to come.” You might recognize these lyrics from the original song, “Wait,” that Once...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Inspired by Jen Hatmaker’s book “7,” I decided to give up two things for Lent this year: fast food and Facebook. American suffering, I know. It’s pretty ridiculous that when I think of denying myself, these are the things...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters.” - Genesis 1:1-2 There I sat,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
