People are struggling in the world today. Depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness, heartbreak, financial problems, failures, the world economy in shambles, the list goes on and on. We're realizing, especially as a nation, that these worldly comforts just don't last. We are realizing that we just don't have control over everything. And as individuals, when we get to rock bottom we realize… Continue reading when I fall apart
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let earth receive her king
Merry Christmas, Joy to the World! Luke 2:9-14 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. (10) And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be… Continue reading let earth receive her king
only Jesus
I was Christmas shopping today and went into a really beautiful store with tons of "spirituality" merchandise. Floor to ceiling wind chimes, art, banners, candles, colorful stones, books, tapestries. Usually I go into these stores because I like some of that earthy, Chinese characters, peace-type stuff. It's pretty, and calming, and the stores usually smell like incense. I definitely don't… Continue reading only Jesus
radical
Two years ago I read Crazy Love by Francis Chan. If you've read it, you know that it is a gamechanger. He points out that Jesus is, by every definition, radical. He does not call for His followers to live their lives and once in awhile read the Bible and maybe pray a few times… Continue reading radical
sometimes it’s the little things
Sometimes it's the little things that make life so sweet. It's the little moments strung together that really last amongst life's anxieties, monotony, disappointments and despair. It's the little answered prayers, the desires of my heart that I know only God knows and only He can fulfill. Those are a gift, a reassuring glimpse into… Continue reading sometimes it’s the little things