He went to serve the lost, and discovered what it means to be found. The most compelling sermon is a life that preaches of God’s goodness, even when life is NOT good. ~ You’ll be left with much to ponder after reading this story of how a fiery ordeal turned a young Christian into a bold witness.
What I would tell my 20-something self (Back to the Future)
Do you need to have a #DearMe conversation with yourself? Does your younger self say, “Seriously! I expected more from you than this!” ~ Well, tell yourself that the goal isn’t perfection in this lifetime — it’s progressive sanctification as we journey toward heaven. ~ Come on in for a little more backtalk!
One Practical Secret to Practice Choosing Joy
Choosing joy in the moment is the building block for experiencing joy in the journey. It’s a decision and something you get better at the more you practice.
“Are you satisfied with your care?” – Baymax (Big Hero 6)
Sacrificial love is not a fairy tale. We can live content and satisfied and with hope for a Happily-Eternity-After because of Jesus’ sacrifice & God’s love.
God marks across some of our days: “Will explain later”
[Author note: This post was originally published in 2014. Although it ends with a resolve to trust, this wasn’t the end of my darkness. I continued to spiral down and lost my voice. I didn’t write again for six months. When God began to lift me from the pit I had stumbled into, the first thing He did was restore … Read More
Some people are worth melting for – Olaf (Frozen)
Life is messy. Relationships are messy. People are messy. If you dare to get involved, they may hurt you. But some people are worth melting for!