Church Hurt is real, and it feels like death. I think it’s a major reason people lose faith. Attacks from enemies can be endured, but from other God-lovers? How do we wrap our minds around it? In Genesis 21, Abraham and Sarah’s church would have been called “First Promise Church”…
This verse and passage felt extremely personal today. Abram had just defeated numerous armies to rescue Lot. Then, he obeyed God and turned down the treasure that could have been his. Wow! What a victory! Now, he’s back home, and God shows up in a vision. “Do not fear…” My…
God knows that “the intention of man’s heart is evil,” and to protect the animal kingdom from our selfishness, murderous intentions, cruelty, and greed, He placed the fear of us in them. In a similar way, when sin entered the world, we covered our bodies and hid them in fear…
Are there 365 Verses in the Bible that say "Fear Not"? This year, I'm diving into what the Bible says about worry, fear, and anxious thoughts.
Picture me, standing in front of my full length mirror, 9 years old with long brown hair. I’m imagining that I’ve just been noticed by the prince. He calls my name. I turn to the mirror, take a long bow, and we make eye contact. He’s chosen me! Now I’m…
I try and hold onto the moment, living present, savoring it, but for some reason, the effort just fills me with a deep sadness that I have trouble understanding or putting words to.
Where is Peace? On a mountain above the clouds? In a field of yellow sunflowers? On a still boat in the middle of a lake? In a cabin surrounded by tall birch trees? On a beach of golden sand at sunset? Where is peace? During a nap on the couch?…