I hate to cry. Really, I hate it! I hate any sign of weakness. It’s one of the things no one warned me about when I became a Christ follower – that somewhere inside, Jesus’ Spirit magnifies the sensitivity of your soul so that both sadness and joy bring tears.…
Read moreAre you familiar with the passage in James that talks about casting your care on God? I have often stumbled on this passage trying to understand it. As a Martha Do-It-All, I find that it is a constant struggle for me. I had always understood it to be a one-time…
Read more“Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”(John 8:31-32 NKJV) The word “abide” means “to live” or “to dwell.” So, to abide in Christ, means…
Read moreIf we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. (1 John 1:9 ESV) My husband and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary last week. For months, we had planned a weekend away – just the two of…
Read moreIt’s an X and an O. They’re bookends that prop up the beginning and the end of everything written in the books between them. They are the newest addition to my office, a big ole pink hug and kiss sitting there on my shelf. They make me happy, but not just because they’re so darn…
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