Every day it seems like the news bombards us with a new example of evil in the world. Our hearts break as we are told about another mass shooting, hear the horrors of war, or see another example of corruption run rampant. When our eyes are on the storm it is enough to drive us... Continue Reading →
Myth #4- Spiritual Dependency
After God freed the Israelites from Egypt, He needed to teach them how to live as His holy people. God's passed His laws and commands down to chosen leaders who disseminated it to the people. Moses delivered God's law to the people and Aaron became the first high priest. From that time on, the tribe... Continue Reading →
Why Is the Bible So Difficult to Understand?
Until a few years ago I'd never read the Bible start to finish. I had always wanted to, but it was so hard to understand! The Old Testament in particular is filled with fantastical and sometimes scandalous stories. What was I supposed to be getting from that? When you grow up in church you are... Continue Reading →
Just As I Am…
A large portion of my life has been spent wishing I was different. I am an introvert, but I desperately wanted to be an extrovert. I am responsible and need routine, but I really want to be carefree and spontaneous. I overthink just about everything, but I wish I could just want accept things as... Continue Reading →
The Things We Love: Perfection vs. Peace
Who doesn't love perfection? I think we all dream of having the perfect job, the perfect spouse, the perfect home, perfect children, or a perfect life. Our pursuit of perfection motivates us to better ourselves. Which sounds like a good thing, but perfection has a dark side. As a recovering perfectionist, it's not all it... Continue Reading →