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 do not break your relationship with God. And if you are willing to clean up your messes, mistakes usually don’t break relationship with others. Sin is different. Sin begins with […]
Grace
Stop Presuming the Worst: Choosing Grace in Community
Grace Rewrites My First Reaction Ever walked into a new room and felt invisible? I have. I slip into church or a group, and no one greets me. It stings. Then I remember how easily I stay with friends in familiar spaces and miss the quiet newcomer two seats away. I have said no one […]
Feeling Spiritually Distant? Wondering What’s Wrong?
This message might not resonate for everyone, and that’s okay. But maybe, just maybe, it’s meant for you. If you’ve ever been in church, looking around thinking—”Why does it seem like everyone else is connecting with God, and I’m just… not?”—I want you to know, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve tried so hard. You’ve followed […]
What if It’s Not All About You – But Him?
Several years ago, on a snowy, gray November afternoon, I was in the mood for a tearjerker. I searched for “tearjerker movies” on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 2-star film popped up. I must admit that sometimes, I enjoy a good old-fashioned, so-bad-it’s-good movie. The reviews for this particular flick fit the bill. Within ten minutes […]
Are You Still Trying to Prove You Are Worthy?
Hebrews 7:23-27 – “The former priests were many in number because they were prevented by death from continuing in office. But he holds his priesthood permanently because he continues forever. Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him since he always lives to make intercession for […]
Worship – Appeasing an Angry God?
Are you still trying to get in God’s good books? Quit trying! If you are a Christ follower, you are already a beloved child in your Father’s good graces. An excerpt from “Dare to Call Him Friend” one of my devotional books, available in print or e-book formats. Is God about to drop the other […]