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Decade
This may sound too simplistic but I think there are basically three kinds of people in this world; those who don’t know Jesus yet (or have rejected Him), those who have loved and followed Him since childhood, and those who … Continue reading
OneEighty
1My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity. 3Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, … Continue reading
Evidence
So much has happened in the past 9 weeks. For my own benefit I tried listing events, thinking it would promote healing, but the exercise felt a little overwhelming. Looking at life in a string of black and white bulletpoints … Continue reading
Missing You
Mom asked me the oddest question this past Wednesday …… “Are you going to miss anyone when you leave”. Well, of course, Mama. Naturally. I mean, my whole life has revolved around the Carolinas since before the time of Moses. … Continue reading
Perception vs Reality
“Perception is reality”I disagreed with her remark, resisting the idea that what someone thinks (about a person or situation) is true. I have wrong thoughts all the time, so I know firsthand that just having a thought doesn’t make it … Continue reading
From Foolish to Free
I first read “Radical” and “Crazy Love” as a brand new Christ follower. Both books rocked my world. The idea of abandoning everything commonly accepted as normal and desirable in our American culture for Christ was way out there. In … Continue reading
Free
This morning I read an article shared by a dear friend and sister in Christ, and my heart broke. It was written by a Venezuelan professional whose family recently fled the political climate of their beloved country to seek refuge … Continue reading
Lamentations
Today is my day four as a non-smoker. That means I’ve said no to the flesh, resisted temptation and mentally refused my addiction at least one thousand times in almost 96 hours. Yay for me, right? Well Deja vu. I’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, disobedience, forgiveness, freedom, God, grace, holy spirit, Jesus, LifeSong, Love, mercy, repentance, sermons, sin., slave, surrender, truth, wisdom
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“Discernment”
Mark and I were blessed to have been a part of the team from LifeSong Church on a recent mission trip to Jacmel, Haiti, serving in the community of Morne Oge. I’m sharing my journal and my heart, plus whatever … Continue reading
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Tagged Children, Christ, Church, compassion, freedom, God, Haiti, Hebrews, Mission, pain, sin., truth
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Reprieve
It was a great time of ministry. God had poured out His blessings and abundance yet again. Once a week, I get to be Jesus’ courier, picking up from the storehouse and delivering to the least. I’m humbled and awed … Continue reading
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Tagged forgiveness, freedom, grace, guilt, hope, Jesus, penalty, sin.
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