I love a fresh, new calendar and the hope a new year brings. But as I sit at my computer writing this post, I must admit, sometimes I need more than a new year, new goals, or a gym membership, especially if the last few years have been hard. I need Hope Himself to wrap His arms around me and …
Being Faithful in an Unfaithful World
I’m so sad. As I researched to prepare for this article about the Holy Spirit Fruit of faithfulness, I discovered that another celebrity pastor was accused of sexual misconduct. Another. Just search Google for “faithfulness articles” and you can read it too. It’s an article in Christianity Today about pastor Bill Hybels of Willow Creek Church. Faithfulness is an attribute …
How often does my vision get in the way of God’s solution?
You’ve wracked your brain trying to think of a solution, and despite your brilliance, there is none. No way out. No hope. Sigh. Cry. “What are we gonna do?” you asked. Oh, I’ve been there. I’ve struggled so hard to find a way through a problem that my head literally hurt. And at that point, exhausted and frustrated, …
How to respond to those who don’t believe
Do you live in a Christian bubble? I do. That’s not necessarily a good thing. My close friends are believers. I write about God all the time. I teach Bible studies, and I work for a Christian writing group. I live in the South! That speaks for itself. There’s a church on every corner. But God has given me the opportunity …
How Do I Find My Purpose?: Do Good
“Trust in the Lord, and do good.” Psalm 37:3 Time and money are funny things. It seems that the more you have to spare, the harder it seems to give away. Well, that’s been my experience. When I was single living on a meager teacher’s salary, I gave money away all the time. I remember one time when …