Today I’m grateful for the relatability of those found in scripture. In prayer this morning, the Lord gave me a vision of my life that paralleled Peter getting out of the boat in Matthew 14. I’m in a boat. I tell Jesus I want to follow Him, and I ask Him for His provision to do so. I […]
His Name’s Sake
“I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for His name’s sake.” -1 John 2:12 We are loved so much that our Father sacrificed His only Son, and His Son agreed we were worth His suffering. Because of this love, Jesus didn’t come to condemn, but to cleanse us of every […]
Being Light in Darkness
The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and walk out the door and deny Him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable. – Brennan Manning I heard a sermon series several years ago, created by Andy Stanley, proclaiming Jesus to be irresistible (truth). It’s humanity’s actions, specifically those of believers, that […]
He said v. We said
It’s pretty easy to fall into legalism and judgment, which almost always results in condemnation; of self, others, or both. A little reminder today of who said what…and perhaps consideration for who you want to be listening for. Our righteousness is as filthy rags? -Isaiah Chief of sinners? Retched man? -Paul You brood of vipers! […]
Neither do I condemn me
I accidentally got caught up in a little condemnation this morning. Sneaks right up on us, doesn’t it? We’re processing, thoughts, prayers, people, you name it, and boom. For me anyway, I’m suddenly keenly aware of how I could “do better.” Be better. I prayed that out a bit, and Our Father reminded me that […]
His Name’s Sake
“I am writing to you, little children, because your sins are forgiven for His name’s sake.” -1 John 2:12 We’re loved so much that our Father sacrificed His only Son, and His Son agreed we were worth the suffering. Out of this love Jesus didn’t come to condemn, but to cleanse us of every unrighteousness. […]
Seeing Me in Him
I’ve admittedly wondered why God had allowed a raging, spirit-filled fire like mine to be quenched; even for a season. I thought I had been loving e-v-e-r-y-o-n-e well. I don’t claim perfection, but like Job, I’ve begged God to show me what I had done wrong, what I hadn’t done right, why He’d given me […]
Making excuses
“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak” -Matthew 26:41 So often as I’ve claimed the grace and forgiveness offered by my Father, I feel like it’s too easy. Even as scripture tells me I am no longer associated with my sin, no […]
His Image
“We shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” Latter works of the Apostle John are laden in love, demonstrating Christ’s call to care for our neighbor. As we love His children, we love Him. He’s told us that how we treat our neighbor is how we treat Him. We manifest […]
The chances
It’s a glorious 60 degree, February day in Northern Michigan, and I’m thoroughly enjoying the sunshine! I walk up my street, the wind deafening me to any other sound beyond the thump-thump of feet on pavement. I climb the first hill speaking with Jesus as we walk, and the rocks below catch my eye. I […]