We long to be loved, don't we? Unfortunately, we tend to spend most of our time "looking for love in all the wrong places." We expect our best friends to manifest their unwavering loyalty, only to be wounded when they seem to have forgotten us. We seek approval on social media, and inevitably come up… Continue reading God’s Love is the Greatest Love
How do I Achieve Peace AND Be Holy?
Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord. - Hebrews 12.14, ESV Peace is an elusive, hard-won, state of affairs. One party may feel at peace while another is ramping up efforts to overturn it. World leaders made flowery overtures about how they longed for lasting… Continue reading How do I Achieve Peace AND Be Holy?
The Painful Truths About Invisible Childhood Illnesses
Kids with disorders struggle. Instead of being treated like a precious soul, they are viewed as an inconvenient problem. We must learn to be compassionate while also training them up properly---a challenge of Everest-like proportions.
8 Habits of a Forgiving Heart
How do we heal from those wounds for which no restitution can be made? How do we extend true forgiveness when we don't feel like forgiving? How do we ease that burning in our hearts for justice? Forgiveness is not merely an action, it is an attitude we must develop and nurture until we return to dust.
The Flawed Forgiveness Question
Then Peter came and said to Him, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven." ~ Matthew 18.21-22, NKJV Can't you just see the apostles doing the math? (Obviously they didn't… Continue reading The Flawed Forgiveness Question
“What It’s Like Explaining Depression Meds to Many Christians” by To Save a Life
Hello dear readers! I am in the middle of working on some upcoming blog posts for this week, but I saw a great post today that ties in beautifully to the past several posts regarding invisible illnesses. I'm including one of the graphics, but you'll have to click the link to see the rest: … Continue reading “What It’s Like Explaining Depression Meds to Many Christians” by To Save a Life
Depression: What it is and How to Fight Back
Most people think depression is purely a state of mind. Are they right?
Depression: The Big Conundrum
This is part 3 of the series "Invisible Illnesses." To read the previous post, click here. The heavy beat of drums and the wail of electric guitars blared through small white earbuds. Her cold, trembling fingers pressed them deeper into her ears, attempting to drown the screaming and thumping echoing down the hallway. Another uncontrollable tantrum. A tantrum… Continue reading Depression: The Big Conundrum
Do Your Plans for 2017 Include God?
Today is January 4, 2017. I've seen more people out jogging than usual. My Facebook feed is full of "New Year, New You" stuff---whole 30, exercise tracking, etcetera. (For tips on goal-setting, click here). I haven't seen much on Bible reading plans or daily prayer, but I realize such things are of a more personal nature. Nobody wants… Continue reading Do Your Plans for 2017 Include God?
Preparing for the Next Circuit
I've been a bit reflective the past few days. Holidays do that to me. The earth makes one full rotation each day. Rotate implies circular motion. The earth makes one full rotation around the sun each year. Again, a circular motion. We are going in circles. Does that mean we aren't getting anywhere? It's… Continue reading Preparing for the Next Circuit
Elihu's Corner 