Thoughts on the 4th of July
Thoughts on the 4th of July Fascinating to see the 4th of July in its historical context. What does it say – spiritually – about...
A New Creation
One of the most beautiful promises of a spiritual life centers on newness. As Paul phrased it “…the new creation has come: The old has...
Don’t Fall in Love with Despair
Don’t Fall in Love with Despair It is easy to fall in love with despair. Despair is part of life – a very understandable and...
Life on Life’s Terms
Life on Life’s Terms Maybe instead of seeing life as an escape plan, we can see it as an engagement plan. Letting it guide us...
God Will Wipe Away Every Tear
The Bible is full of strife, pain, disruption, and hopelessness, but it actually has a happy ending! Our lives can have a lot of the...
Who Are You Answerable To?
Who Are You Answerable To? We need to be fluid in terms of who we are answerable to. Sometimes it will be ourselves. Sometimes it...
How Much Should I Love Myself?
How Much Should I Love Myself? Loving ourselves is important – but it is not the whole story. What are your gifts you can bring...
Letting Our Strange Gods Go
Letting Our Strange Gods Go God frequently warns us against idolatry. Idols in the end will fail to deliver on the promises. Isaiah 44: “Who...
Letting Our Kids Go
Letting Our Kids Go As our children grow, over time, we learn to let them go. That is healthy. That is wise. That is not...
The Fruits of the Spirit
In the book of Galatians (5:22-23), Paul lists nine “fruits of the spirit” – love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. This...
