Have you ever been plagued with guilt for something you’ve done? I have. Guilt is terrible, but there’s a cure, forgiveness. We’ve all done regrettable things; no one has lived there without sinning. Heaven is a place with no pain or sorrow; it’s a place without […]
Blog: A Cup of Courage
Radical, Rebellious Prayers
It’s radical, an act of rebellion against this world’s priorities, and one of the most powerful blessings we can have and give. It may not seem like a powerful tool because it’s often done in secret. However, prayer is all that and more. It takes faith […]
Broken Pieces
I’ve recently found a song that plays the strings of my soul like a musician plays an instrument. It happens quite a bit; I’ve dubbed them my “Soul Songs.” Artistic expressions of worship are some of the most powerful tools we have. These expressions also intimately […]
An Ark for Stormy Seas
It’s a profound statement, but there is no love without the freedom of choice. Without options, there is no ability to choose to love or not to love. Mankind often uses our God-given freedom to turn from God (who is love) more often than to Him. […]
Finding the Good Portion
Have you been asked, “Are you a Martha or a Mary?” I’ve been at this long enough to have both qualities, but there’s more Martha in me than I would like to admit. In this scripture, Jesus wasn’t condemning work; He doesn’t call some of us […]