What is grace? Its depth exceeds the ocean which means the average believer (talking about myself here) doesn’t fully understand it. Some days, I’m not sure I have even scratched the surface of the awesomeness that is God’s amazing grace. Learn more about it in this post based on sermons from Pastor Jeff Harlan.
Happy Thanksgiving
A collection of poetry and scripture to celebrate the act of thanksgiving on the holiday called Thanksgiving.
Things I’m Thankful For Today
Halfway through thankful November, and there are still more things to thank the Lord for today.
Thank a Veteran
If you see a man or woman in uniform today, tell them, "Thank you for your service." Saying thank you is a small thing. They're doing big things by putting themselves between us and the enemies of freedom. We have much to be thankful for in the United States of America. Maybe it's time to …
It’s Thanksgiving Month. Choose Gratitude
Whatever you’re feeling right now, you have chosen to feel it. That’s right. Once an emotion delivers its message, you are free to send it on its way and instead choose to feel grateful. Like most things, it looks easy when you see it on the screen. But real life isn’t quite so simple. The …
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Answer Anxiety with Surrender
Anxiety is a huge problem in our world. I never considered surrender as the answer. Enter Jennie Allen and her amazing book GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD. I’ve been writing about it for a few weeks now, and I hope you’re not tired of listening to me synthesize the amazing information and encouragement she provided …
Self-improvement through Humility
In a world full of self-improvement books and contests for the best selfie, it can be difficult to escape the clutches of pride. But if you get caught in the trap of thinking you deserve more than another person, you’ve fallen prey to the devil’s first and favorite lie. Remember, he said he would exalt …
It’s Your Choice: Choose to Be Known
God made us to be seen and loved. If you're feeling isolated, this post is for you.
Make a Choice to Be Still
Busy, busy, busy. That seems to be the hallmark of our American culture. We rush and rush but never feel satisfied. But we CAN choose to be still instead.
A Sign from Jesus
And others, tempting him, sought of him (Jesus) a sign from heaven. And when the people were gathered thick together, he began to say, This is an evil generation: they seek a sign; and there shall no sign be given it, but the sign of Jonah the prophet. For as Jonah was a sign unto the …
Walking by Faith Means Moving Not Waiting
Walking is not standing. Walking is not sitting. Walking, in fact, requires movement, and you can do it while you’re waiting.
A Pew Perspective 