A fresh start

For some people, it seems hard to believe that the blood of Jesus can truly wash away our sins and make us "white as snow". (Isaiah 1:18) For some people, their past is far too tainted -- and there seems to be no coming back from sins they've committed or choices they've made. For some … Continue reading A fresh start

Tongue trouble

Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. (James 3:2 NLT) The Bible goes on to compare the tongue to the tiny rudder on a large ship, able to change the entire course. And to a small … Continue reading Tongue trouble

Staying connected

Daily routines. We all have them. Coffee, before I even open my eyes. Take a shower. Brush my teeth. Make sure my kids do the same. My mornings are so scripted, you could almost set your clock by them. (Right down to the part where I'm running around proclaiming that I'm late...again.) I am so … Continue reading Staying connected

Habitual sin

Once you have accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior, your eternity is sealed and he has prepared a place for you in heaven. Of this you can be sure. Unfortunately, even God's own children can rob themselves of the peace and joy he desires to give them. Even the children of God can be … Continue reading Habitual sin

Nothing can separate us

There are a lot of places in scripture where God gives us an earthly example of a heavenly concept to help us understand him. One of my favorites is when the curtain in the inner sanctuary of the temple tore at the moment of Jesus' death on the cross. Then Jesus uttered another loud cry … Continue reading Nothing can separate us