I know my sinfulness, it is ever before me, it haunts me day and night. (Ps. 53:1) Awareness of my sinfulness shows up as shaming words, self-contempt and frantic efforts to try harder and be a “good” Christian. Scrambling away from my sin -hiding and pretending it isn’t “so bad,” or that tomorrow I will […]
Disappointment, Discouragement and Struggle are more a part of life than we like to admit. Especially on social media. Everything is shiny, positive and wonderful! No one posts pics of their family fighting, bad hair days, or the ugliness that can crowd our days. Sometimes I hesitate to share or write about the reality of […]
My hope and prayer for you this Christmas eve… As we celebrate our Saviors birth, may you know the Thrill of Hope that is Jesus! In the midst of all the burdens, worries, wonderings and joys you are carrying, this Hope is all that matters. The hope we have in Christ sustains me in these […]