The word authenticity: I am terrified by it and desire it at the same time. There is a certain depth of humanness that comes to someone who is described as being authentic. The word is descriptive of someone who is fully known, genuine, and real to their community and environment. Authenticity brings a new height of exposure … [Read more…]
freedom
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
With Independence Day upon us, I know many Americans are preparing to celebrate our freedom from British rule. At the same time, some may have heavy hearts right now across the country. It seems for one group to gain a freedom, another must relinquish theirs. Our religious freedom as Christians is under a lot of … [Read more…]
Colossians Study: Week 7 – Someone Needs This Encouragement!
The fact that our debt has been cancelled by Christ’s death on the cross is good news! If that is the case, why is it that we walk around defeated so often? Possibly, it’s because we fail to remember the other good news that Paul shares in Colossians: [Tweet “Jesus’ death on the cross not … [Read more…]
Colossians Study: Week Three
Wow, 10 minutes is not long to break down each verse of Colossians- it’s such a rich book with so many truths that are life-changing! I feel like we are just scratching the surface each week through the video. The passages we discuss this week are certainly pivotal in our walk with Christ. If we … [Read more…]
Plagues
Early on in our marriage, Clay and I knew without a doubt that there were some definite differences. I cry during the Grey’s Anatomy when Denny dies even though I’ve seen that episode 5 times and he gets excited about a History Channel program. The floor on his side of the bed is perfectly clear … [Read more…]
Jet Lag
Just in case you were wondering, jet lag is for real! I arrived home a week ago today after spending 12 days in Thailand. The time difference is 12 hrs, so right now it’s time for bed there. My body is still trying to get used to being back. I jumped into a full schedule … [Read more…]
Thoughts from Facing Freedom
When I arrived early for Facing Freedom on Sunday evening, I was already a little frazzled. My husband had just left home to work the night shift, I was scrambling to get my 17-month-old ready, and I still had to look presentable! The thought crossed my mind, “Life would be so much easier if I … [Read more…]
Hope in the Darkness
I am writing this from the other side of the world in a place that seems so dark and evil. My eyes have seen things and my ears have heard things that have wrecked me for sure-things that are being done to girls and women who are innocent victims. This is a place where few … [Read more…]
Facing Freedom
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” 2 Cor 3:17-18 Facing Freedom was an amazing event! The … [Read more…]
Dare to Move
The event Momentum 2013 is in the books but my, oh my how momentum from the event continues! We have heard from so many of how God spoke to them. And if that is not enough, could we celebrate the 22 decisions made? Twelve women decided to follow Christ for the first time and ten … [Read more…]