Sufficient

If we as Christians, walking in forgiveness of every wrong committed-even the really, really horrible ones; if we somehow convey or even worse somehow falsely believe that there are sins worse than ours, sins that somehow aren’t quite covered by His blood, sins that His SUFFICIENT grace does not pardon–how will we draw others toContinueContinue reading “Sufficient”

Casualties

Each of us can instantly think of a time or many times when someone has caused us pain.  Being the victim of someone else’s behavior seems to readily come to our minds and we can sometimes even park there; sometimes for far too long.   Are we as apt to consider the times we ourselves haveContinueContinue reading “Casualties”

Happy Birthday Mistie!

It was her birthday.  She’s a single mom, in fact, she is an excellent mother of two.  She works in the medical field.  She loves Jesus.   In the last year, she has conquered much in her personal life including becoming healthier, walking away from an abusive relationship and chasing Jesus with passion.  He is lovingContinueContinue reading “Happy Birthday Mistie!”

Notions of Self

Can we take some time to talk about the latest cultural lie in seeking fulfillment?  I see post after post about it on social media.  I encounter many who are desperately pursuing it when we meet for counseling sessions.  The enemy has pulled another scheme out of his pocket and we are lining up inContinueContinue reading “Notions of Self”

The Reset Button

In the midst of navigating this Pandemic, I can’t help but acknowledge some really good things are happening. I have seen an abundance of posts that make me smile as I scroll through social media. Families are dancing together, playing games together and laughing together. My friends are posting cooking videos and asking others what’sContinueContinue reading “The Reset Button”

Clinging

I unexpectedly became overwhelmed with sadness.  As I paused and tried to gather my emotions, I scrolled my thoughts.  What had provoked this onset of pools in my eyes? Let’s be honest, the last couple weeks have evolved into so many unexpecteds!  Most of us have never seen circumstances like the ones we are navigatingContinueContinue reading “Clinging”

Still You Pursue…

I’ve been thinking a lot about this statement that comes from one of my very favorite songs, “You Don’t Miss A Thing”. why would God continue to chase after me even though i am constantly running from him? why would He want someone so hateful, relentless, and broken? someone who chases things that are fullContinueContinue reading “Still You Pursue…”

Pressing

Some days are monumentally hard. Some days drudge up yesterday’s trials that haven’t found their way to resolve. Other days present a new orchestration to trigger us into remembering the depth of a wound, bringing horrendous pain right back to the forefront of our hearts and minds. And still others take our breath and pushContinueContinue reading “Pressing”

Those People

Wondering today…if those people, you know the ones … the ones we have chosen to dislike maybe for no apparent reason, the ones who maybe know more about us than we are comfortable with, the ones who we have trouble truly loving as Jesus wants us to. The ones who, probably unknowingly to them, seemContinueContinue reading “Those People”