“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is ” (Ephesians 5:15-17 NIV). I’m in a quandary—a state of uncertainty or distress involving a difficult situation. I am not…
“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful” (Colossians 3:15 NIV). Once upon a time there was a perfect church. The choir never sang a wrong note and the music minister picked songs that everyone liked to sing. Church members…
To see the temperature of the world right now, all you have to do it take a brief look around. There are a lot of people hurting. But lately, I’ve dealt with a lot of family dramas. Some have been my own family and some have been just listening to precious friends. If there is…
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 sign…
I offended someone yesterday. I felt it in my heart as soon as I started reading the email. My heart sank. The more I read the more it kept sinking, as if it had an anchor attached to it and it wouldn’t stop until it landed at the bottom of the sea. The words hurt…
It was a Sunday morning and our crib aged daughter wasn’t feeling good. Trey offered to stay at home with her so I could still attend church. As I was getting back into the car to head home, I called to check in and his response is one I will never forget (as I am…
I think un-forgiveness is one of Satan’s favorite tools. There is no better way to multitask for Satan than to get the victim to become a perpetrator. When we are hurt, Satan knows we are our most vulnerable. We get so completely focused on the wounds and nursing them and ourselves, that we take our…
One Defining Moment by Becca Parrott It was a beautiful day outside. The people surrounding us were beginning their hikes, laughing with one another, sipping on a favorite drink. The opposite atmosphere was within Trey’s truck. In one simple moment, I shared my heart and his look will always be etched in my memory. Trey…
Magnifying glass verses a Mirror In the wake of the last few weeks, I have spent a lot of time praying and pleading for our nation and our world. My heart has been completely broken over the loss, division, unrest and fear that have infiltrated throughout our nation and our world. I cried out to…