In Ephesians 6:10-20, Paul encourages the Ephesians to put on the "full armor of God" so that we can "take our stand against the devil's schemes." This section of Scripture is a great reminder that we do have enemies...but they're not other human beings. And thankfully, Satan and God are not equals. God is above… Continue reading Our Common Foe
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Fear Itself – Scripture Reference
In his now-famous 1933 Inauguration speech, FDR said: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." I think Scripture confirms that he was right. God knows that as Christians, we will still struggle with fears. Scripture is full of different variations of "fear not," "be courageous," and "do not be afraid," and digging… Continue reading Fear Itself – Scripture Reference
My January Pumpkin
A couple days ago, I threw away the pumpkin on our front steps. It had been sitting there still, not because I didn't have the time to throw it away, but because I didn't want to throw it away. Because I had big plans for that little pumpkin. Do you know that pigs like to… Continue reading My January Pumpkin
hindsight is 2020: 20 reflections from this year
We're nearing the end of this wild and unpredictable year. A lot of us are looking back on 2020 and searching for lessons learned. Since March, when the world seemed to be turned upside down, I've been sorting through my thoughts and impressions - trying to toss my knee-jerk reactions and grab hold of some… Continue reading hindsight is 2020: 20 reflections from this year
when outrage is the right response
It's Friday, January 25th, 2019. On Tuesday, January 22, 2019, Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York, signed the Reproductive Health Act into law, legalizing late-term abortion. Many people have spoken out against it. In our day and age in America, we are used to people voicing opinions. We are accustomed to outrage. We are familiar… Continue reading when outrage is the right response
My Heart's Overflow 