31 “So then, forsake your worries! Why would you say, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ 32 For that is what the unbelievers chase after. Doesn’t your heavenly Father already know the things your bodies require?” -Jesus in Matthew 6:31-32, TPT Are you a “champion” worrier like me? More than … Continue reading “When Hope Slips”
You know Why
I know this is a little bit different than our usual programming, but this particular scene from What Happens in Vegas with Tipper and Mason went through my head today as I was reading other’s infidelity stories. Not gonna lie, this scene makes me smirk and chuckle every time. Now, I’m by no means advocating … Continue reading “You know Why”
Terrifying Freedom
Warning: As you grow away from agenda and shame driven performance and toward authentic relational trust and child-like integrity, freedom will feel terrifying. Worse, it will feel irresponsible. -William Paul Young William Paul Young has a heartbreaking, yet incredible story. He describes his family as “I’m from a little, religious family where we … Continue reading “Terrifying Freedom”
God Is Our Strength
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah. -Psalm 46:1-3, KJV The Lord is … Continue reading “God Is Our Strength”
What To Do With The In-Laws?
Today’s question is a sticky one and depends on circumstances greatly. I do not claim to have all the answers, and these are really just my opinions on the matter. However, I will pass along some advice I received from a seasoned evangelical pastor early in the dissolution of my first marriage. He told me … Continue reading “What To Do With The In-Laws?”
Ashes To Beauty
25,000 Views! I felt God called me to start this blog not even four months ago in early July 2014. One hundred and ten posts later, the blog has had over 25,000 views. People from over 50 countries are visiting the website exploring the resources here. Thank you, my readers, for your support! It … Continue reading “Ashes To Beauty”
No “Cheap Grace” Promoted Here
“Cheap grace is the grace we bestow on ourselves. Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without church discipline…Cheap grace is grace without discipleship, grace without the cross, grace without Jesus Christ, living and incarnate.” ― Dietrich Bonhoeffer We live in a day and age not unlike the day and age … Continue reading “No “Cheap Grace” Promoted Here”
A line in the sand
“Drawing lines in the sand is not something you do in a relationship. Who am I to draw the line?” Ever heard that before? Reality check: You need to draw a line in the sand. It’s called a boundary and you need to have healthy boundaries in healthy relationships. Cheaters hate boundaries. They want to … Continue reading “A line in the sand”
Is Adultery Ever Justifiable?
Is adultery ever justifiable in the eyes of God? Put another way: How bad a husband/wife does one have to be to justify adultery? Faithful Spouse Bad: Fail to do the laundry. Consequence: Wife cheats on husband. Faithful Spouse Bad: Fail to make a six figure salary. Consequence: Wife cheats on husband. Faithful Spouse Bad: … Continue reading “Is Adultery Ever Justifiable?”
Swarming Locusts Do Not Win
“The threshing floors shall be full of grain; the vats shall overflow with wine and oil. I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you. “You shall eat in plenty and be satisfied, and praise the name … Continue reading “Swarming Locusts Do Not Win”