Be Relentless and Never Give Up on Yourself

Be Relentless and Never Give Up on Yourself

by | Oct 30, 2019

Despite firmly believing we should never give up on the things that matter, I too often give up on myself. I give in to negative self-talk. Or I foolishly compare myself to others, which – let’s be honest – is actually comparing our biggest...
Your Heart State in Communion with God and the World

Your Heart State in Communion with God and the World

by | Feb 12, 2018

Holy Communion is sort of my personal New Year or rebirth. That may sound ironically selfish, but stick with me. You see, when I have the opportunity to join with fellow believers in Holy Communion, I view it as a cleaning of the slate. A moment when I come into the...
Why Emotional Hoarding Neglects Jesus & How to Fix It

Why Emotional Hoarding Neglects Jesus & How to Fix It

by | May 19, 2015

We hear a lot about the hoarding of physical things, but we don’t often consider hoarding in an emotional context. And rarely – if ever – do we consider its relationship to the Cross or Christ’s atonement for our sin nature. In many regards, we harbor a lot of...
Rescue from Your Darkest Places

Rescue from Your Darkest Places

by | Sep 15, 2014

Ever had a bad day or week? Who hasn’t? Me? I sometimes have days where I am angry simply because I’m awake. On those days, I find that something falls every time I open a cupboard, the soap falls in the sink every time I wash my hands, I spill things, I...

Angels: Rejoicing for Souls Won to the Savior

by | Jun 10, 2011

Just so, I tell you, there is joy before the angels of God over one sinner who repents. ~ Luke 15:10 When a sinner comes to Christ, who rejoices for them? The world we live in has watered down the concept of angels. Stores sell novelty angel figurines, plush dolls and...