Why God is Unimpressed With Your Sin

Why God is Unimpressed With Your Sin

The least important thing about you is how you sin. Of course, this is not what the majority of Christians will tell you. Lots of Christians like to label. They want you to know exactly where you stand in the eyes of God and the Church based on your actions....
God With Us – Even After Christmas

God With Us – Even After Christmas

“Where were you, momma?” Tiny hands grab either side of my face as I bend down to pick up a few toys. She demands my attention, and I give it to her freely. “Momma and daddy went on a quick trip. Remember? We just had to pick up a few more presents in New York before...
Jesus Rides the Subway

Jesus Rides the Subway

We had been planning for months (years) our trip to New York at Christmas. Since we met, we had discussed how much we both wanted to experience New York City during the holidays, hoping it would be just like every movie depicted. As the days got closer and packing and...
Jesus Rides the Subway

Not Another Jesus vs Santa Post

A few days ago, I asked my four year old what he thought was the most important part of Christmas. He answered without hesitation, “Santa and presents!” His two year old sister piped in from across the room, “He’s bringing me a castle!” Inside, I shrunk into a puddle...
Jesus Rides the Subway

For Those Without Hope This Christmas

When I was a little girl, my family would drive across the country and vacation in North Carolina. I loved spending time at the beach. The air was salty and moist. The breeze was cool and constant. The ocean was alive. I would sit at the place where the water washed...
Jesus Rides the Subway

World’s Easiest Peppermint Bark

I love Christmas! I love the parties.  l love the togetherness. Let’s be honest… I REALLY love the food. In the spirit of the holidays, I decided to try out a new recipe. Who doesn’t love a special sweet treat, and this creamy white chocolate smooth...
Because She is Just Like Me

Because She is Just Like Me

She was just like me -her kids swinging from a jungle gym a little too high, her youngest braving a fast slide, her little girl out of breath from skipping. We were standing on the side of playground in a city far away while our children laughed together. She began to...
The Night Hope Was Born

The Night Hope Was Born

Have you ever been around large animals? When my husband and I were newly married, he would work an event at the state fairgrounds once a year. He worked on the production side of a youth expo that involved the showing of animals. I could go into greater detail here,...
Jesus Rides the Subway

More Dangerous Than Competition

A few months ago, I tackled the idea of women and their constant competition with one another. We love to make sure that we are doing okay by comparing ourselves and our abilities to others. We do the silent smile and size up while making hasty judgments of women we...
Instead of an Excuse – A Prayer

Instead of an Excuse – A Prayer

It isn’t even 10 AM, and I have already lost it. I have fussed with my kids and lost my cool about the simplest of things. I am running behind, feel overwhelmed and have misplaced all of my frustrations on those whose hearts trust me. I have not been a safe place for...
My Husband Does Not Complete Me

My Husband Does Not Complete Me

My husband does not complete me. No matter how hard he will ever try, no matter how much I want him to, or expect him to, it is not my husband’s job to complete me. I was created to be completed by God. [edit – this was not included in the original post] Not...
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