But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57 Jesus. My husband and three children. Our health. Good friends. My mom’s sobriety. Our home. Being self-employed alongside my husband. Homeschooling our children....
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How To Guard Against Ingratitude
Thoughtfulness is high on my list of what makes me feel loved. When a friend or family member remembers something I enjoy and gifts it to me, I feel so blessed. I cherish the remembrance like a gift in itself. But, in contrast, forgetfulness can sting. When someone...
How To Grow Gratitude
And in the midst of everything be always giving thanks, for this is God’s perfect plan for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:18 (The Passion Translation). Most folks reading this passage are a thankful bunch. We wouldn’t dream of praying without including...
Why Should We Be Thankful?
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:16-18 While in my early years of college, I met with my pastor to talk about God’s will for my life. I was seeking...
Ya’ll Are The Bride (Part 2)
What does it mean that we are the bride of Christ? It means that others are essential to our faith. It means that we aren’t fully who we were intended to be on our own. It also means that we are loved. We are chosen. We are sanctified. The fact that we are the...
Y’all Are The Bride (Part I)
“I don’t believe any differently than you do. I believe in God. I pray to Jesus. I just don’t see the use of church.” My friend was struggling and looking for help. Although he was in my office looking for guidance from me as a pastor, he didn’t see what use the...
Living The Truth Of Who God Says You Are
I am... a woman. I am... a daughter. I am... a wife. I am... a mother. Although these titles are good in and of themselves, they cannot compare to my ultimate identity as a child of God. So why then do I still sometimes have an identity crisis?...
Living Our Story “New” In Christ
I am “that person” on a Sunday morning during baptisms. You have probably seen me: the one who is casually wiping the corner of her eyes, blinking super fast and hoping the tears would absorb before they roll down my cheeks. As a pastor, I have had the privilege of...
What We All Need
We all want them. We all need them. Jesus had twelve of them. What are these treasures from God? Friends. Mentors. But not just people that mirror who we are. The body of Christ is multi-generational. It is important to have friends and mentors that are both older and...