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...
When most people think about dropping some weight, it usually refers to the need to lose a few pounds. Today, we aren’t talking about losing physical weight, but rather emotional and spiritual weight. In episode 31 of our podcast Living the Reclaimed Life,...
“One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.” Psalm 145:4 For the next generation to know who God is, we must tell them! This poetic narrative declaring the truth that God is I AM, is a good place to start. As believers, we...
“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: ‘What! You too? I thought I was the only one.’” C.S. Lewis I am about to share with you a piece of my story. I am not looking to start a debate. Rather, this is simply me inviting you into a...
I have struggled with various illnesses since I was a young child. I have a low immune system and sicknesses that would be mild in most people caused me to spend much time in hospitals running fevers and having seizures. As an adult, I found out that I had cancer,...
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace…” Ephesians 1:7 I have often struggled with defining my value through someone else’s view of who I am. Not only did this leave me with a poor view...
A spoken word to you from Valerie L. McMahon Broken, Battered. Used, Abused. Abandoned, Neglected. Accused, Rejected. Our stories are filled with pages that hold pain and carry shame. But, friend, listen to the Master Story Writer who knows you and calls you by name....
This is Part 2 of John and Angel Beeson's story. If you have not had a chance to read Part 1 be sure to do so HERE. JOHN: In the weeks following Angel’s confession of adultery I was in a state of shock. I was asked to take a leave of absence from the church, which was...
We were just kids: 14 and 16 years old. A freshman and a junior. We went to the same high school and the same church. John was the leader of our campus Christian club. ANGEL: The first time I met him I thought, “That’s the man I want to marry.” We married at 19 and...