Why do we think a blessed life is without pain, troubles, and trials? Blessings aren’t physical attributes that we can Instragam with the hashtag #Blessed. They are much better than those things here today and gone tomorrow. The blessings of God are strength and grace to […]
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Unashamed
Shame and guilt are some of the most toxic emotions we can hold. They are tormenting, and though we hide them, they influence our outer behaviors and even make us easy to manipulate. Confession to the person helps if we hurt someone, but that’s not always […]
Hope’s Treasure Hunt
THE TREASURE MAP I’ve read the book of Romans many times, but today, this scripture sent me on a treasure hunt for hope. In Romans 5: 3-5 the Apostle Paul said he actually rejoiced in his sufferings. I’m sorry, what? Thankfully, he didn’t leave us hanging […]