What Everyone Needs to Hear
Back in 1980something I went through a phase when, almost every Friday night, I would hang out with friends at a roller skating rink. Roller skates... wow. Do you remember those? They had four wheels, and a fancy stopper positioned on the front. We would ride them over wooden floors with fancy black lights overhead making our fluorescent...
Two Steps in Helping Overcome Shame and Condemnation
Have you ever awakened to a new day filled with fresh mercy, but you just can't see it? As soon as your eyes open there begins an assault of thoughts in your head that say you aren't who you're supposed to be. You're not enough... I fight it. I know it all too well. Here is what I've learned: If I ever feel that I'm not who I'm supposed to be,...
Because Even a Tree Has Purpose…
When I walked through the front door of the house I looked around in awe. Just being able to stand where they stood, and gaze at the furniture where they sat, had me blurry-eyed with hot tears. I could only imagine the conversation, grief, and laughter that must have taken place there. I looked around at the portraits of their family and...
What a Wise Person Once Told Me
Life is hard. There is no other way to say it. We all face circumstances we never thought we would and weren't prepared for. The beautiful in all of it is that no matter what we come up against, the name of Jesus is our rescue. He brings hope, because He is hope. He gives life, because He is life. I can attest to every word I've spoken to you,...
Some Joy for Your Weekend
Hi Friend. I don't know where you are in the world, but if you're anywhere close to where I am, I hope you're staying warm. It's a wintery weekend, and you're on my mind. My prayer is that you will be encouraged as you read the following scripture... Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. 6 He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing...
How to Look Through Eyes of Expectancy
She saw every mountain as moveable. Why? Because stone eventually cracks and turns to rubble when chiseled long enough. She saw every hurdle as reason to get in shape and learn to jump higher. She saw every valley as rest from the steep climb. She saw impossibilities as possibilities. And she saw it that way because she chose to look through...
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All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable
for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,
that the man of God may be complete,
thoroughly equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17





