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 […]
Category: Fear
Fearful and Courageous
How do we know if we are a courageous person or not? The answer is different than expected, if you have knonw fear and kept moving although you were terrified, you are courageous. The times when we are courageous, we don’t always feel […]
Transforming Pain
Sometimes life feels lopsided in the pain and trial department. It feels like we have to shoulder more than our fair share; sometimes, it seems that it will never end. In John 16, Jesus likens the joy he gives us to a mom’s […]
Take Heart
I was unsure of what to call the message tonight. I vacillated between “Dancing in the Waves” or Sunday Morning Boxes” but I decided to call it “Take Heart.” I believe this is the message he has for us right now. We are […]
In The Darkness
Many poets and writers use the concept of darkness or night to describe the absolute worst of times. In the darkness of night, we can only guess what’s happening. Our eyes provide our main intake for information. With them, we better understand our […]