I just bought a brand new smartphone. It’s fun to play with all the new features and enjoy the afterglow of having something new and admirable. But I’ve been through this before. Soon the feelings fade and I’m left with an electronic device that will either be a help or a hinderance. It can be … Read more
The story of the prodigal son, was about a young man who was not satisfied to be in his father’s house where all of his needs were met. He wanted more. He believed the lie, that something more exciting was in store for him away from his father. This is how we sometimes behave, even … Read more
The last time you heard from me, I was talking about food. And here I am again, about to talk about food. What can I say; I can’t get enough of it! Along with working in a church, I also am a waitress at Olive Garden (those student loans won’t pay for themselves). This month … Read more
Remember a birthday like this? It’s present opening time and under the ripped paper anticipation turns to dismay. Before you is a gift you will never ever use. Showtime! Smile big, gush with thank yous, throw in a bear hug and on to the next gift. They’ll never know their gift was a dud. The … Read more
The word grace means more than just God’s kindness or His gentleness toward us, or even His mercy. It means His underserved favor. It means God, the Almighty, owes nothing to us, and we deserve nothing from Him. The scripture says “by grace you have been saved” (Eph 2:5). It means our salvation was totally … Read more
I love food. I love the smell of it, the taste, the preparation… And what American doesn’t like food? We love food so much that we have fast food options for when we have to have food now. We can go to a buffet restaurant so that we can have food all-we-can-eat style. God gave … Read more
Things have changed in America. Christianity and the teachings of Jesus aren’t as openly accepted any more. Have you ever felt like you didn’t know what to say or how to act around someone whose beliefs and life were very different than ours? It’s not just you! This is tough! We see Christians compromising on … Read more
We not only belong to God, we also belong to each other. We are not travelling alone on this journey that God has given us, others are traveling with us. But unlike a race or a marathon, we are not competing with each other or maybe trying to get ahead of them and win something. … Read more
“Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith.” Hebrews 10:22 Brothers and sisters in Christ, please allow me to speak to you. Disregard your feelings when you come to Christ. Because you are not saved by your feelings. We are all saved by Christ Jesus. Feelings come and go, but … Read more
Recently, our church had the opportunity to spend some time in Psalm 37. It seems like the perfect Psalm for American conservative Christianity as we explore how to be true to what we believe in a land that seems to have turned on many of the things we hold as foundational. Let me recommend, that … Read more