Finding freedom by refusing to soften sin—or treat honest mistakes like sin. Some things are simply mistakes. You use the wrong ingredient, misread a number, or press the wrong pedal. Mistakes are part of being human. They don’t break your relationship with God. And if you are willing to clean up your messes, mistakes usually […]
Forgiveness
When the Snooze Button Wins
Learning to begin again instead of giving up. “Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them — every day begin the task anew.” – Francis de Sales It’s edging toward mid-August, which means the school year is […]
Letting Go Of The Shame And Regret Of Your Past
Are you tired of all the judgment out there? Or worse yet, are you your worst prosecutor? It’s ironic that a society that pushes inclusion down our throat is much more judgemental than past generations. We can’t say a word without worrying if it will be taken the wrong way. Who can we turn to? […]
Is It Time to Have That Talk With Father God?
Reconciliation—it’s a big word and often a difficult process. But Jesus’ sacrifice cleared the way for us to enter into a full relationship with His Father, who eagerly waits for us. God longs for us to know Him—not as a distant or wrathful figure, but as the loving Father who gave His Son so we […]
Clear the Way for the Prodigals to Come Home
A word for today, September 6, 2024 For those fervently praying for the prodigals in your life, those who once walked with the Lord but have wandered away or perhaps deliberately turned away, I feel God’s finger on this passage from The Voice Translation. God is calling us to remember the power of our prayers, […]
Forgiveness is Key to Emotional Freedom
“How do we forgive deep hurt? A good piece of advice I can give you is this: Immediately forgive the person who says or does something against you. Then the devil has no chance of letting a shadow remain in your heart.” — Corrie ten Boom Tante Corrie’s wisdom was born out of a lifetime of […]
You Haven’t Changed a Bit!
It’s not always a compliment to be told, “You haven’t changed a bit!” How do you respond to those who still see you as you once were? You have long moved on by submitting your heart to the Lord. You have held yourself accountable to others and actively worked to conform to Christ’s image. Yet, […]
Royal Attire Required and Generously Supplied
Have you ever watched the commercial that asserts that by simply dipping any stained fabric in a solution made up of hot water and their product, the stains would disappear, leaving the item sparkling clean? I have never gotten the results promised, but some stains do disappear if I soak and scrub them enough. Thank […]
Kindness Doesn’t Cost You Much But It’s Priceless
Kindness doesn’t cost you much more than your attention, and occasionally, your time. It reaps immediate and eternal benefits for yourself and, more importantly, for others. Practising kindness purges the toxins of selfishness and pride from your body, soul, and spirit. If you haven’t practised the skill of kindness for a while, it might seem […]