2 Corinthians, believe, Bible, God, Isaiah, Psalms, spiritual growth
This is what the Lord says – “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.” Isaiah 43:18-19 I am guilty, as...
1 Corinthians, 1 Peter, Acts, Bible, Church, Colossians, elders, Ephesians, Galatians, God, Hebrews, Peter, Philippians, Romans, unity
So my last three posts – When it’s Not Okay to Leave Your Church, When it’s Okay to Leave Your Church, and What to do if You’re Unhappy at Your Church – all started with a basic presupposition: church membership is important. But there is...
advent, Ann Voskamp, believe, Christmas, Jesus, parenting
Hey, Moms, Thanksgiving has come and gone. I think I managed to have the children complete 6 out of 28 “things they are thankful for leaves” for our Thanksgiving tree. I can’t decide whether I’m proud of that number or embarrassed… On the...
Ann Voskamp, Bible, faith, God, grief, growing, Jesus, joy, love, Mark, pain, prayer, sacrifice
I wrestled long through the night, trying to convince God my situation is the exception to His rule…to His Word. He listened while I presented my argument 1,000 different ways, but my logic couldn’t change His mind. God is God so He is always right. When I...
believe, Bible, Exodus, faith, God, hope, Isaiah, Jesus, John, peace, trust
I was in the Ozark “Mountains” over the weekend. I use quotes because I was born in the Rockies. So the Ozarks are mere hills. Nevertheless, they were still beautiful, especially to someone who lives in the flat lands of Memphis, Tennessee. There are many...