Living Beyond Compare

“But who are you, a human being, to talk back to God? “Shall what is formed say to the one who formed it, ‘Why did you make me like this?’” – Romans 9:20 NIV Have you ever listened to someone’s life story and wondered why you weren’t more like them?   It’s a dangerous trap. […]

Connected

 “But in my distress, I cried out to the Lord; yes, I prayed to my God for help. He heard me from his sanctuary; my cry to him reached his ears.”  Psalm 18:5 NLT   How do you stay connected to those you know?   In this social-media, ever present, lightning fast world—how do you […]

The Way of Love

“I pray that you… may have power…to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.” – Ephesians 3:17-19 NIV   From the moment we get a serious notion about love, we look to live it out in a successful way. Whether it’s a relationship with […]

Chained

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy…” John 10:10 NIV     My husband had to point it out to me.   I completely walked past without even noticing.   When I doubled back, we stood and stared and then laughed.       I feel bad for the owner, I really […]