You are not an afterthought of heaven; you are the focus. Not sure if you connect with or reject that statement, but it's the most amazing truth communicated over and over again throughout the Bible. Read just one example: ““This is the covenant I will make with the people of Israel after that time…
Whatever your situation, I hope you’ll go boldly to God and tell Him everything. Ask Him to give you true sorrow for your mess-ups and sins. Freely accept Almighty God’s love and mercy.…
Life as a follower of Christ is not about comfortable and predictable. I do know it will be messy and doesn’t usually involve eating chocolate or binging on TV for hours on end. Embrace it.…
If you were to drill down deep into your soul, what are you most thankful for? Would mercy be near the top of your list? Let’s suppose you cheated on your boyfriend or girlfriend, stole money from your roommate’s wallet … Continue reading →…
“Simplify, simplify” is a quote from poet and author Hendry David Thoreau. And that simple word is probably the root of what we should be doing in our homes because Americans accumulate just too much stuff. We have storage containers piled high as well as overcrowded closets, attics and garages.…
The sobering truth is that if you allow your baby to live, your life will change. Undeniably and profoundly so. But God, Who never changes, will faithfully remain as close to you as you will allow Him to be. Trust Him for the future.…
(Photo: Unsplash) What do you do when you’ve been fired from the pastorate? I’m at that point in my ministry where I feel like I’d rather cut grass for a living than serve Christ as a preacher of His gospel. That’s just not healthy. But that’s where I am. Wow!...…
Sadly, many people have a difficult time during the holidays. If you’re dealing with depression, whether it’s caused by devastating circumstances or is a chronic emotional struggle, this Thanksgiving may have been a sad Thanksgiving for you. Years ago, I … Continue reading →…
Spend as much time as you need reading God’s Word, talking to Him and allowing His Word to speak to your heart. Focusing on Him will help displace some of the darkness. I pray God’s presence will become bigger than the pain you’re experiencing.…