I love grace! I need grace! God’s grace invites me to be his child. “By grace you are saved, through faith,” Paul reminds us, “not by works so no one can boast about his own goodness.”   Christians also need to… Continue reading

Nobody likes making mistakes publicly. Sinning and being exposed is even worse. The natural tendency after failure is to feel worthless, to feel shame, isn’t it?  That shame often makes us want to run and hide. There is a better response- turn… Continue reading

Her tone was desperate as she warned me of the “evil teaching” of a well-known pastor who, in reality, is a solid and orthodox leader in the Church. “He’s just not a Christian, I know it!” the words tumbled out… Continue reading

Are you stressed by worry? Do you measure your life by comparing yourself to others so that you feel driven to do more? Are feelings of worthlessness or shame common in your thoughts?  Do you play out ‘what if’ scenarios… Continue reading

I love to sing! No, not to perform, just to sing.  I forget myself when singing, such is my joy.  A couple of weeks ago, while visiting the church my daughter attends, I sang the hymns with joy and gusto and… Continue reading

A physician examines us- weight, blood pressure, heart rate – determining if we are in good health.  He will make recommendations based on his observations.  “Stop smoking.”  “Start a regular exercise regimen.” “Change your diet.”  “Lower your stress levels.”  His… Continue reading

I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I’d rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. The eye is a better pupil, more willing than the ear; Fine counsel is confusing, but example is… Continue reading

By the end of the day I was spiritually exhausted. The depravity of humanity  stepped up and hit me like a slap in the face.  The local paper had a headline that trumpeted a murder of a young woman for… Continue reading

4 old cellphones, one small keyboard, assorted gadgets,2 non-functional printers, and clothing I no longer wear are just some of the things I took from my clothes closet while cleaning and organizing yesterday. We collect stuff like wool pants gather… Continue reading

“Nothing good happens after midnight,” I told my teenage children when they asked why they had to be home ‘so early,’ curfew being 11 PM.   I believed that running around into the early morning hours with friends would likely lead… Continue reading