The Struggle is Real
I had to look up the definition for clarity. As I was praying for several people around me, I realized the common denominator was struggle– they were all […]
Let Love Replace Guilt
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I’m always saddened to see some churches practice their religion under […]
Carbon Copy
“In God’s eyes, there are only two men, Adam and Christ. Every human being is a copy of one or the other. To be in Adam is to […]
The Self You’ve Been Wrestling With
When I wrote my first book about righteousness in 2003, my grandmother was 83 years old. Even at that age, I greatly admired her. She was hospitable, beautiful, […]
A Repentant Heart
“The wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God…” –but a repentant heart does.
Whether you thought it was staged or not, everyone […]
Have I Told You Lately
Do you remember the words of Rod Stewart’s song, ”Have I told you lately that I love you?” I may be dating myself by even bringing it up, […]
More Than Approval
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I liked to be liked, don’t you? I mean, seriously, […]
Understand This
God doesn’t want any of us walking in the dark. He knows the light of His Word and His presence bring comfort, faith, and confidence. This is true […]
Fighting Back
To be behind enemy lines is a military term that means you are on their turf, but not on their side. This understanding makes our position as believers in […]
As Simple as 1,2,3
Everything we’ve been learning is only knowledge unless we apply it. James 1:22-24 says, “Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are anything […]
Let’s Wake Up
Have you seen the movie Awakenings with Robin Williams? The movie came out in 1990 and is based on a true story about victims of an encephalitis […]
Redeemed & Repurposed
Edith Wharton once said, “There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle OR the mirror that reflects it.” Her words remind me that before you […]
Get Up and Go Again
I’ve said it before: Salvation isn’t a one-time event. Not only did God’s mercy save us in the beginning, it daily saves us. The Bible says, “When the […]
You Don’t Have to Perform
One of my favorite quotes ever is: “The wheel’s still spinning, but the hamster’s dead” (author unknown).
I think it speaks to me because my […]
True Identity
Does the Bible say we’re just sinners saved by grace? No, it actually doesn’t. No-fault religion has taught men to say that.
The Bible says, “For […]
A New Measuring Stick
I’m not much of a roller coaster gal, but I’ve been to plenty of amusement parks in my life (mostly for the food!) and I’ve noticed how […]
Learning To Receive
Victor Hugo said, “You can give without loving, but you can never LOVE without giving.”
Isn’t this so true? Giving can come in all forms: […]
Cricket Mentalities
I recently told you righteousness is God’s RIGHT SYSTEM. The real definition of righteousness is right-standing with God; the ability to stand before Him […]
