Grace… Lessons from Mrs. McCarthy 30 Aug 2017 A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples,…
Going Deeper… Love in the Dark 27 Mar 201726 Mar 2017 God in His sovereign wisdom has had me walking through dark, dank, and deep places of late. While I would not say that I myself am experiencing a dark night…
Family… Why Celebrate? 6 Mar 20175 Mar 2017 My daughter Anna struggles with depression and anxiety because of her Non Verbal Learning Disorder (NVLD). She was hospitalized eight times within a two year period. It was hard, real hard.…
Love Speaking Well 16 Feb 201715 Feb 2017 The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing (Proverbs 12:18, NIV). God wants us to be careful of what we say. He…
Love It’s Valentine’s Day, so make it a point to… 14 Feb 201714 Feb 2017 I know, I know. Valentine's Day is about roses, chocolates, special dates, and romantic interludes with that special someone in your life. Of course that does not preclude telling your…
Holiness… Love and holiness 23 Jan 201722 Jan 2017 I think we often confuse holiness with righteousness. I mean that is essentially the point behind saying that so-and-so is "holier-than-thou" right? Holiness includes righteousness but it is more than…
Love Lessons from fireplaces 17 Jan 201716 Jan 2017 There is something comforting about sitting by a fire for me. I love siting next to the fireplace and listening to the crackle of the flames, watching its light flicker,…
Discipleship… Discipleship Assumes Incarnation 4 Jan 2017 Recently I've been seeing and reading posts and comments related around the need to show love, grace and mercy to people who are broken, lost, and marginalized--both inside and outside…