Amazing Grace
Where do you need God’s help the most? Is it a bad relationship? An addictive habit? A burden that continues to weigh on your mind and heart? Think of all the ways you’ve tried to conquer that stronghold in your own power. How did that work out for you? Did you go with God’s solution, […]
Burden Bearing
In Galatians 6:2 we are told to carry each other’s burdens and fulfill the law. In Galatians 6:5 we are told to bear our own burdens. I am not sure about you, but that seems like an overwhelming amount of burden to bear. Years ago I felt this overwhelm me, and I told the Lord […]
Truth
Fake news. Misinformation wars. Distorted facts. Telling “my truth.” These phrases form part of the new cultural language. The very existence of these terms shows that people yearn for truth. The enemies of truth attempt to bombard us with twisted logic and emotionally loaded propaganda. The prophet Isaiah details the darkness of what it’s like […]
Disturbing The Peace
In the 1800s and through the 1960s, law enforcement personnel were referred to as Peace Officers. It was lawless to disturb the peace and tranquility in a public space, and these officers could levy fines or make arrests. I began wondering…what disturbs our peace? A few things quickly came to mind. Unwise choices, perhaps made […]
Who You Are… Really
Ever struggled with low self-esteem? Ever felt inadequate and insecure about who you are? Well, believe it or not the answer to your problem is not loving yourself more or turning inward for self-validation. The answer lies in loving God and building intimacy with Him, not yourself. You’ll understand who you are when you draw […]