“In Romans chapter 6 verse 2 Paul refers to “the believer died to sin.” In verse 6, however, the old self is “crucified” – a slow and agonizing form of death. The ” body of sin” is not suddenly wiped out, but gradually rendered powerless. This metaphor describes a struggle that continues throughout a believer’s…
Never tell me I can’t do it. To me, I danced With two hearts. And I breathed With four lungs. To me, I’ve been ice Fire and wind. I’ve taken In my belly The weight of two worlds, And I have born Life is screaming. That I embraced To sadness without fear. And I cried…
There are a plethora of blogs and articles out there right now about Lauren Daigle’s recent interview, during which she was asked if she “felt” homosexuality is a sin. And people are irked by her answer. She said, “I can’t honestly answer on that, in the sense of I have too many people that I…
“Some people will never like you. Because your spirit irritates their demons.” I know full well that I am not everyone’s cup of tea. Sometimes I am too ambitious, too forward, too optimistic, too bubbly, too casual, too… whatever. Some of those things are a lack of sensitivity on my part, I admit it, and…
I woke up to our first real snowfall of the year today! I haven’t been out and about yet, but I definitely feel a shift happening in my heart toward the cold and winter season. I admit freely that the darkness is hard; I miss the sun, and the natural light, warmth, and vitamins it…
I used to be so indifferent toward this pose and never really thought much of it. It sort of always reminded me of the lemon sorbet they serve between fine dining courses to cleanse the taste buds to better enjoy the next treat. But upon learning that the word for “worship” in Matthew 2:11 (the…
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me;…
Ready to get really real with me, guys? Because it’s about to get real. Yesterday, after 31 weeks of pregnancy, and 15 weeks of respite from morning sickness, I had a resurgence. It was great… (not). But it kind of took me back. For as much as I joke about the misery that is constant…
You guys know Tetris? It’s a great classic game from the 80’s (a decade I only lay 4 months of claim to, but adore just the same). One of my favorite things to come out of the 80’s is easily Tetris – but also Prince, Poison, Molly Ringwald, John Cryer, and Weekend at Bernie’s. If…
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You don’t have to power through all of life’s difficulties in your own strength. It’s okay to be weak. It’s okay to vulnerable. It’s okay to sad, soft, or *gasp* flawed. God’s power is not made perfect in your ability to be perfect or do it…
Yesterday was World Mental Health Day, and I took some time to reflect on my own journey with mental health and illness. On February 6 of this year, I finally surrendered to the fact that my mental health needed to be addressed in a different way. For years, I have managed my anxiety and bouts…
I saw this today on the Facebook page for the Unfundementalist. It brings up a devastating point I think is missed by many well-meaning individuals on my friends list, and I’m sure maybe your own: The public admonishment of Dr Christine Blasey Ford in an attempt to support Judge Brett Kavanaugh all over your (I…
