I found myself like the author of Ecclesiastes, looking for meaning in the Christmas season and finding nothing. It felt like secularism had taken over all that should have been holy. Then my eyes opened.
Read MoreBut it’s a different feeling entirely when we are praying with utter surrender, knowing there is nothing beneath our feet and we might indeed fall, and we are entirely dependent on the Lord for whatever outcome is to be.
Read MoreIt’s scary sometimes not being liked, or being ridiculed for what we believe. It’s scary being called names by those who don’t understand. But we have an obligation to spread the saving message of Christ to all.
Read MoreSometimes, people in our lives need different styles of love. Pivoting to love someone the way they need and want is a good thing, and it honors Jesus.
Read MoreNot only is Jesus the light of the world, but we are, too, because of him. And he tells us we must shine that light so all can see and know him.
Read MoreWho do we serve, really—the self? The altar of material items and flesh and parties? Or the altar of the Lord, God Almighty, maker of heaven and earth?
Read MoreIn the short term, the peace of God doesn’t always look like world peace. But in the long-term, it is. For the peace of God comes when we know the God of peace.
Read MoreLet’s not be shy about sharing our broken pieces. For the truth is that when I am vulnerable, people are able to see the Jesus in me so much more clearly.
Read MoreIt’s staggering to think that God, our Almighty God, creator of the universe, walked around the earth, just like me. Became flesh, flesh like me. And he died, but death was not the end.
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