I never really considered judging myself to be insulting to God. But when it hurts me and my relationship with the Lord, I need to change from criticizing myself to celebrating the gifts He has given me.
Category: Wisdom
Joy in Truth
Once upon a time, my eight-year-old daughter made a choice. Her friends had invited her to help construct a cart. The intention was to build something large enough to carry a person. Utilizing her gift of creativity and relishing in the friendships, she labored hours on this project until the day it was completed. It…
“You Were Worth It” Jesus
Even though we can easily point to personal failures, Jesus chose to go to the cross for you, and for me.
Focus: People, Not Perfection
As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to…
Fighting For Faith
When reconstructing our faith-walk, Nehemiah offers practical advice on how to avoid the traps of the enemy while we keep progressing toward pillar-like faith.
The Lord is Good to Those Who Trust Him
When each day brings another crisis, where do I find hope? Lamentations chapter 3 offers encouragement and a promise to cling to.
Humbled into Obedience
Have you ever wanted to do something so badly, you ran ahead of God? Maybe you felt it in your bones that it was the right thing, that you didn’t even need to ask God because you just knew. David knew the feeling. In 1 Chronicles 13, David wanted so desperately to return the ark…
When the Answer is Service
“God, what should I do?” Leaning against the door of the ICU, I had tears streaming down my face as I asked God what was next. This disease of a loved one had completely caught me by surprise. And it was lifelong, not a once and done diagnosis. After days of worry and shock, I…
Fear of the Mirror
Realizing the periods of time when I didn’t want to see the truth in the mirror, I learned the truth on the inside is even more important to acknowledge.
God gave us the Holy Spirit to convict and intercede for us, so the internal truth can be learned, and changed.
No Fear of Consequences?
When facing a choice, sin now and repent later, or ask for a way out, Eve teaches us a valuable lesson. Grace is abundant, but our choices have consequences. We are rejecting God’s best for our lives.