Life is messy. But God.
There are a lot of things trying to take our focus off of where it should be as we celebrate Christmas. I have to be really purposeful in pointing my heart and mind to the truth of what we’re celebrating, regardless of my feelings, because my default is to get off track. How about you? Here's how we can have a merry Christmas no matter what.
This world is dark, full of treachery and lies. But God. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. (John 1:5)
Have you ever felt hopeless in your fight against sin? I have. Many times. But God! Because of Jesus in us, we have more power than we think we do!
It’s probably safe to say that most of us are dealing with at least something hard in our lives. There’s always something trying to keep us from trusting God. But God is trustworthy. Even if.
Disagreements between believers happen all the time. We have big disagreements, and little ones, and everything in between. What does that mean, and what should we do about it?
Isn’t it interesting how we go through our lives feeling like most of our moments don’t matter? We go through our days, waiting and reaching for the important moments...And yet Jesus tells us that we prove ourselves faithful in the little things.
As we begin a new year, so often with new goals and hopes for change, I have good news for you! Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to wait for your feelings or your desires to change. They aren’t in charge of what you choose to do. You are.
Why is death the penalty for sin? Have you ever wondered about that? Like, why not something else? Or, even better, some might say, why not just let it go, just forgive, without requiring anything? And have you ever wondered why a “little” sin would earn death just like a “big” sin – why a moment of envy or a little white lie would get the same death penalty as murdering 1000 people in cold blood?
I love nativity scenes. I have several. They’re beautiful. I love looking at them. But, really, there’s something wrong with all of them.
More Than This Mess 