Friend, Your Sins Are Forgiven

You probably know the Bible story about Jesus healing the paralytic (Luke 5:17-26). A lot of us families who have disability within hang our hats on that one. It isn't the faith of the man in this story that brings him healing. It is the faith of his friends. Friends, we need you so much. …

God is Making All Things New

There are days I wonder what the heck God is doing. Why, God? Why do some days have to hurt so stinkin’ much? Then I remember, God is making all things new. Photo by Mateusz Dach on Pexels.com And he who was seated on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." Also …

I Thought The Grief Would Be Over By Now

I thought grief would be over by now. I assumed every memory would turn to a dull pain. Not this still sharp gut punch that leads to the ugly cry in the car or random bathroom stall. I thought I could handle the laughter and joyful remembrances without sucking air wishing for his presence to …

Comfort Like I’ve Been Comforted

Have you ever listened to someone else's suffering and thought, "That's not as bad as mine." Photo by Jaime Reimer on Pexels.com Warning: there is some true talk coming up. It's the not so pretty side of me, the selfish side rearing its ugly head. It happens a lot more than I would like to …

I Will Rejoice

" ... but we also rejoice in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance, endurance produces proven character, and proven character produces hope. This hope will not disappoint us because God's love has been poured out in our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us."Romans 5:3-5 "but we also rejoice …