Christian Living
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…
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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?…
[ Read More ]Is God Pursuing You?
I vividly recall the first time in my life when God clearly showed that He was pursuing me. At least the first time I clearly recognized His relentless pursuit for the imperfect and struggling me. And I remember how it washed me with an incredible amount of peace and joy, in spite…
[ Read More ]The Importance of Respecting Your Spouse and Family
Recently, our family has been talking about respect and how it’s often misinterpreted and lacking in relationships. We’ve come to the realization that we still have lots of growing to do in this area, and, I presume, we’re not so different than many of you. What does it mean to respect someone? And…
[ Read More ]A Letter To The Wearied Mom This Mother’s Day
Dear weary Mom, let me begin by telling you, I understand…I know the bone-wearied tiredness that comes from trying not only to keep my children emotionally healthy, but also simply alive. Being the mom who lays down her life to give them the best chance of health. The mom who sacrifices to give her children…
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