“What should love look like?” Jesus showed us the very definition of love. Here’s how we too, can learn to love like Jesus.
Category: Faith
Jesus: God’s Gift
Sitting on my desk is one of my favorite Christmas presents of all time: a stuffed Olaf. It was given to me by my youngest daughter when she possessed all the zany enthusiasm of a seven-year-old. When I look at Olaf, I must smile. I love his character from the movie, Frozen. Olaf is always…
Mary’s Provision: God’s Promises Fulfilled
Mary fled for understanding, comfort and peace. She saw God for who He is: The God who sees, The God who will meet her needs. The God who won’t leave her alone.
Mary shows us what to do when we need someone, anyone to understand: trust in God. He will provide. Just as He provided for Mary.
The Gift of Presence
When the holiday pressure robs me of true joy and thanksgiving, it’s time to re-evaluate.
Finding Peace
When the weight of my efforts weighed on me, I learned to shift my focus from my work to God’s call. I found His peace.
Lost that Loving Feeling?
When Christians lose that loving-everyone-like-Jesus-would feeling, the first step is to sit at His feet.
Finding Forgiveness
“I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better than they ever dreamed of.” John 10:10 The Message The plate was passed as a reflective silence descended upon the sanctuary. My mind focused on the prayer just offered by our speaker. To offer my life as a sacrifice. A living sacrifice….
Believing His Promises
I survived what should have killed me. This is what I have learned living life after cancer: life is never easy, but God can be trusted. He does keep His promises!
He Helps Our Response
When we’re hurt badly and need to vent, it’s good to vent to God first. He’ll help us process the hurt in a godly manner and help us not to slander anyone in the process.
Daddy Can Fix It
Large crocodile tears tumbled down her two-year-old cheeks. Her wailing might have broken a noise ordinance. “Daddy! Only Daddy fix it!” I consoled our daughter for several minutes before she sufficiently calmed enough to listen. “Honey, I can fix it.” I rubbed her back in assurance. “No, Daddy fix it!” Well, she knew Daddy would…