Sometimes my Monday Messages are hard to come by. Sometimes I pray and read, and read and pray, and it takes me a great deal of time throughout the week to decipher what it is that the Lord would have me say. Then sometimes, they write themselves, and God makes it so abundantly clear. To be fair, I […] Read more…

I often find bits of Christian wisdom and inspiration in some very unlikely places. Most recently, this has come from one of the most unlikely places, and one that might offend many Christians. I recently read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. *gasp* My oldest child showed an interest in the books, and while there are many groups […] Read more…

We practice faith and trust every single day of our lives. We strap ourselves into large, hollow pieces of metal, on wheels, and have faith that those painted yellow lines down the center of the road will ward off collisions. Likewise, we strap ourselves into practically futile safety belts in a giant piece of metal […] Read more…

I have found that one of the most difficult things for me to recognize in my life, is the obvious need of Jesus. Of course I know I need Him every day, but honest moment here; sometimes that is easier in theory than in application.  As much as I love Jesus, and as much as […] Read more…

The idea of karma, I’ve noticed, seems to be widely accepted in our culture today. Christians and non-Christians alike will resort to posting quotes about karma on social media when they feel they’ve been wronged by someone they knew, trusted, or even loved. Many will even point to references in the Bible, claiming that even […] Read more…

Have you ever wondered why an all-powerful God who can do anything He wants, chooses imperfect people to do His will, instead of just doing things Himself? I know I have. I have prayed, and wondered why; why Moses? Why David? Why Saul? The list goes on and on throughout the Bible, of men and […] Read more…