Have you ever been convicted in a T.J. Maxx? No? Just me? Yesterday I was in a hurry; I had too many things on my list and no time to get them all done. One of my errands was to pick up some bedding items from T.J. Maxx. I should have had a game…
I approached the beautiful entrance of the Fort Benning army base one night. The grand entrance lit up with bright lights that demanded a high level of respect. The entrance covered the four-lane highway like a bridge with a row of American flags blowing in the wind and high columns on all four corners which…
Trust. I thought I had this one in the pocket. Years ago, I was so excited to finish writing a Bible study with this topic because I thought it would be an easy one for me. I thought I had conquered the issue of trust many, many years ago. I was stunned when I began…
What makes forgiveness such a hard choice? Why do so many of us struggle with offering forgiveness? Choosing to forgive in this world often seems like we are validating the act; that in some way, we are saying what happened is okay. Forgiveness can be seen as a sign of weakness or a…
If you live in Georgia, you know the phrase, “If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes.” It’s true. Georgia weather will give you whiplash with its quick changes. That’s how I found myself mumbling under my breath as I ran around my yard this evening throwing sheets over my potted flowers and…
Have you ever been reading through scripture, or just living life and run into a BIG QUESTION for God? Or maybe you’ve run into a circumstance or struggle that made you question God’s character, sovereignty, authority, or goodness? I know I have, and for many years I really just shied away from those confusing stories…
In Genesis 26: 19-22, Isaac and his people have moved to the Valley of Gerar after Abimelech kicked them out. The herdsmen of Gerar are frustrated that Isaac is there trying to dig a well for his people. There is quarreling and frustration over the well-digging. Isaac actually dug two wells that the herdsman…
As a counselor, I often get asked, “Why do people need counseling?” Or, “Why do you think I need counseling?” I usually respond, “Well, I believe 100% of people could benefit from counseling.” Then, I’ll go on and on with a plethora of reasons why Counseling is beneficial; I’ll rattle off terms like self-awareness, safe…
What sin are you holding onto? What is that favorite thing you struggle to let go? What do you keep in an unworthy, elevated place that is dishonoring to God? If we are completely honest, we all have something and probably many things. Sin can be looked at as anything that prevents you from…
I plunged into my day feeling good, thinking it was going to be full of the Lord’s work. It was my first day of a new service project within the church, plus I was helping for the first time to provide food for the regularly scheduled Wednesday night program. I was pumped! But then, a…