Someone from my past showed up a few years ago. And in the getting reacquainted she made a statement via email; one reason she’d stopped talking to me was because I was “too religious”. So I explained to her why I’m a follower of Christ and why it plays such…
It’s that time of year again. Where many of us start having that conversation about whether or not Christians should participate in Halloween and if so, to what extent. The whole thing can turn into an ugly debate, which I can’t stand. Folks bat around bible verses like they are…
In Luke 15 Jesus shares the parable of the lost sheep. A story I’ve heard my whole life. The thing is, I wouldn’t have been that one sheep that had wandered off. No, I’ve mostly been the good girl who did what she was supposed to do. Predictable. Reliable. Responsible.…
Leave it to a mom to know when to call and say just the right thing at the right time. My mom called today, not knowing I’m having a rough time. Chronic headaches have left me feeling isolated and down. The past few weeks have left me wondering if it’s…
Are you like the beggar in Acts 3? We all might be at times. Sitting at the temple gates begging for God – or anyone – to save us or help us. We see Peter heal the beggar in Acts 3:6. The beggar immediately starts walking and enters the temple…
