Christian Living
Are You More Free Than A Prisoner?
What does it mean to be free? This past week our family, along with a number of other volunteers and instructors, were ministering at a South Carolina prison. I wish I could fully describe what happened within the confines of electrical fencing surrounding the prison compound, but I will share a few snapshots of the…
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The Chastening (Dealing With Long-Term Illness)
This past year was a tough one for me. My eczema and side-effects of my medication usually keeps me awake at night. A lot. So during the nights, I’m praying for whoever comes to my mind, and I’m writing. And until He chooses to heal me, I’m learning to be thankful for what I’m learning,…
[ Read More ]What I’m Learning About Love
Love is defined as many things. Physical attraction between two people. Two hearts connected. Mutual commitment, regardless of life’s challenges. But I’m learning that love is more than that…much more. Before I go into more depth, let’s reflect a bit… Why are men most commonly classified as either male chauvinists or else passive pushovers? Doesn’t…
[ Read More ]Valiant: not based on outcome
I squeezed the mic tightly. And then a little tighter. I looked out over the sea of crowd, but it was all just random blurs of color through my tears. I swallowed, looked down, closed my eyes, and squeezed again. But I just couldn’t do it…how could I? The music began and filled my…
[ Read More ]Embracing Gratefulness
I sit, watching the hustle and bustle. Shoppers darting in and out of the stores. It seems they are intent on buying the newest gadget, entertainment, or latest craze. Trying to satisfy their soul. Buying happiness. I see the looks of frustration and the lack of joy. Women on a mission, determined to find…
[ Read More ]Before You Offer Advice to a Hurting Person
We live in a world filled with hurting people. If you pay attention, you see many who are facing tremendous pain and loss. Depression, cancer, miscarriages, heart failure, relational issues, divorce. It seems as if pain is more prone to affect lives than ever before. But many of us are unequipped to know…
[ Read More ]Do You Love Your Theology More Than Your God?
I believe many of us have been doing church all wrong. I’ve grown up in churches where doctrine and behavior are the two deciding factors by which our relationship with God is determined. But is that as it should be? I don’t claim to have such wisdom or theological understanding that surpasses all others….
[ Read More ]Experiencing Power and Protection Through Submission
Although this may be contrary to what our culture teaches, authority is one of the greatest blessings we can receive. There is an incredible amount of power received by being under authority. However, many individuals want the power without the submission. But it doesn’t work like that. No one…
[ Read More ]Abuse Doesn’t Have to Destroy You…But This Will
Abuse is terrible and can be devastating. And I’m passionate about helping those who are hurting to find healing from it. I’ve blogged about sexual abuse here and here. But the actual abuse is usually not what causes the horrible destruction in an individual’s life…It’s the aftermath of it. The enemy will do everything in his power to blind them from the…
[ Read More ]The Abuse of Slander
Slander and gossip is nothing short of abusive. That’s right. I AM saying that. And not only do I believe it, but I’ve also witnessed this devastating abuse and the vicious attacks. But the most alarming thing is that professing Christians are often a part of the war. What is gossip and slander?…
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