When my kids were toddlers, the first word out of their sweet little mouths (besides “I love my wonderful mama!” wink-wink) was a word that baffled me. I never said it to them (I don’t think). It just floated out of those babies’ lips. They’d grab a toy out of another child’s hands and claim possession whether it was …
What’s Weighing You Down?
The Bible must be studied considering culture and language. This does not mean we must all attend seminary and learn Hebrew and Greek. This also does not mean that we can’t glean from the Bible simply taking it at face value. But it does mean that we don’t glean everything God has for us when we don’t dig. The scripture …
Evidence that God Keeps His Word: The Holy Spirit
She spoke of hearing from God with an assurance I did not have. There was something different about her. Confidence. Peace. Wisdom. And I wanted it. Looking back, I had experienced such grace before, but I didn’t recognize that voice as the Holy Spirit of Jesus inside me–I just thought it was me. But I didn’t walk in the power …
What it Means to be a New Creation in Christ
When my kids were toddlers, the first word out of their sweet little mouths (besides “I love my wonderful mama!” wink-wink) was a word that baffled me. I never said it to them (I don’t think). It just floated out of those babies’ lips. They’d grab a toy out of another child’s hands and claim possession whether it …
There is now No Condemnation Ever Ever Ever Ever: A Word Wednesday Post
The phone rang and I answered. Something in me was a little worried. You know when you feel something painful coming? We talked about the weather and the kids, skirting around the reason why she called. Maybe she was just softening me up preparing me for the blow. Or maybe she dreaded it herself. Then she asked how I was …