It Does Not Define You

Have you ever allowed a sin to define you? It sticks to your skin like a scarlet letter and you feel like no matter where you go, who you talk to, and what you do, that sin is blinking on and off like a neon sign. You wonder, “How can God love me when I’ve done _________?” “How can I call myself Christian when I’ve been so ‘unchristian?’”

Need a New Heart?

Can you imagine being on the brink of death and passing up on a heart? Can you imagine saying no to this life-giving surgery if you needed it?

Yet many of us do just that each and every day. Our hearts are broken. Our lives are shattered. Our minds are shackled. Yet, when given the chance to experience a miraculous cure from these often debilitating ailments, we say, “Nah, I’m good” and continue on with our crippling anxiety and pain. Why do we not ask for the Master of All Surgeons—Jesus—to give us a life-giving, life-saving transplant?

He’s Onto Us

The other day I was talking to my VP of Marketing who made a prayer request for a friend of hers who is struggling right now. You see, her friend’s daughter, who at the tender age of thirteen, underwent some pretty heinous experiences at the hands of men she trusted. She mentioned that her friend […]

Feeling Guilt on Easter

Easter and guilt were never meant to be synonymous. Yet somehow, we have distorted its meaning into a “payback” or “owing” situation. “He died on the cross for YOUR sins,” or “this drop of blood is YOUR sin.” Although both statements are correct, the meaning behind them is steeped deep in guilt. But let me […]