The Christian life is full of contradictions—even the advent of Christ. The all-powerful God entered this world to save us as a vulnerable, helpless baby. I don’t know anyone who likes their weaknesses, shortcomings, and fears, especially me. However, it’s those very things we loathe about […]
Blog: A Cup of Courage
When Bad Things Happen
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 If God is good and wants the best for us then why do bad things happen? This discussion […]
The Power of a Woman in a Powerless State – Abigail
Why would a beautiful, young, and intelligent woman marry a foolish, selfish, and possibly older man? Maybe she lived in 1000 b.c. and she had no choice. She was a real person who lived about 1000 B.C., her name was Abigail, and she was married to […]
Through Our Filter of Brokeness
A while back, as I was attempting to organize thousands of photos, I stopped at one. As I studied the person in it, a flood of pain with an extra side of guilt hit me. I asked myself why I couldn’t see it then; this person’s […]
The Pretty Front
Thanks to big tech and covid, most of our human interactions are through social media platforms. Unfortunately, the screen and type provide a barrier allowing us to put up a pretty front and hide who we are and what’s going on. Social media is excellent for […]