Why We All Need Community

Several years ago we moved to a new city; and because I was pregnant at the time, I reasoned that it would be too hard to reach out and make (or find) friends in my new city. This was a big mistake! With some God intervention and common sense, I finally joined a...

How to Trade in Your Guilt for Grace

Have you ever done something wrong and the guilt never left you? Maybe you hurt someone, or you feel like you aren’t enough or doing enough to please God? I used to think that if I hadn’t read my Bible enough, prayed enough, or done enough good things, that I could...

Authority Over Darkness

Let’s face it, life can be hard. It can be busy and full of worry and what if’s. At times it can feel like you are getting zinged and stung by problem after problem. In Luke 10:18-21, Jesus told His followers, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. I have...

The Freedom Jesus Provides

As we celebrate our country’s freedom this weekend with fireworks, hot dogs, and cook outs, I want to call our attention to another freedom we have… our freedom through Christ. As Eve strolled through the garden one day, a serpent began to tempt Eve with...