Jesus said all the law and the prophets could be summarized in two commands: We can pick apart what “love” is (Jesus would say it’s demonstrated by obeying His commands, John 14:15), and the devil has us fighting amongst ourselves about what love means, but that’s it. That’s literally it. When we’re loving well, true […]
Considering thorns
I asked the Lord three times to take it away from me. He answered me, “I am all you need. I give you My loving-favor. My power works best in weak people.” I am happy to be weak and have troubles so I can have Christ’s power in me. I receive joy when I am weak. I receive joy […]
“Acts” Like It
For in Him we live and move and have our being. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are His offspring’. -Acts 15:28 I needed the reminder so here’s yours: We have all love, power, and authority available to us, as us, working through us, just as we are. It’s ours for all eternity. […]
Been asking myself…
I’m single. Formally less than a year, but my learnings are from a fire hose. I’m pursuing self-advocation, self-care, and self- respect, in effort to resist shame that feels like my own personal kryptonite. Sure, new men appear interested. Typically, I am not. Thing is, it’s not always single men who show interest. So, I’ve […]
Incredible
Today’s truth: We carry every attribute of Christ inside of us. He made us in His image SO THAT we’d be capable of containing His infinite power. He says we’re made in His image, and He. Is. Incredible. What does that make me? Us? Incredible. Specifically, He’s gifted us the ABILITY to carry His Spirit. […]
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! […]
“Who told you that?”
Speaking with a new artsy friend recently, I said I could NOT draw. Her eyes got big and she intently noted that many people believed things about themselves because someone TOLD them a lie about themselves that they then unfortunately choose to believe. She’s not wrong. I pondered what she’d said for several days, knowing […]
His presence
“When I am here, I forget clocks and bells, and all the things that occupy me while I’m being Dutch.” -Dragons in the Waters, Madeline L’Engle While I’m not Dutch and don’t pretend to be, the wistful nature of the above statement had this book on rewind for several minutes. I wasn’t sure why it […]
He is
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” -John 15:5 He is always the vine. I am always the branch, as are you. We are created to bear much fruit, a task we can […]