In the first few chapters of Revelation Jesus has John write letters to the seven churches. It acknowledges the good they have done, but it also draws attention to the areas that need to change. Since they were each addressed to specific churches of the day I didn't belive they were applicable to me. But... Continue Reading →
Don’t Grow Weary in Doing Good
Have you ever felt like your spiritual gas tank was running on fumes? I've had a heaviness on my heart over the past week. The heaviness I felt wasn't because of any life situation, fear, or doubt. I just felt disconnected. So I waited for God to speak. Yesterday as I read the gospel of... Continue Reading →
Thank You for the Storms
The past year has been full of storms. When we're in the middle of the storm things seem dark and turbulent. It's easy to forget that up above those dark storm clouds the sun is still shining. Our view of it may be obscured but it is there just the same, shining it's light and... 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 →
The Things We Love: Opinion vs. Truth
Our beliefs are something that we all hold dear, and our opinions stem from these beliefs. They are an extension of ourselves and our identity. That is why an attack on our opinion feels so personal and evokes such strong emotional responses. Because our opinions stem from our personal belief systems, they are subjective. People... Continue Reading →