Blog Archives
The Compassion of Jesus
Sometimes, the work of the Lord doesn’t fit into the neat little box we’ve created.
Finding Jesus: Finding a Miracle through Compassion
Compassion is always worth the risk.
Put on Your Awareness Glasses!
If we truly believe that it’s all about Him, wouldn’t we be more in agreement with scripture to provide His hope through friendship, inclusion, and a hug that says, “There is room for you here!”?
Reasonable Expectations
We must show others the same compassion Jesus has shown us.
What’s in Your Road Kill Stew?
God is sovereign and forgiving, so quit performing CPR on your hurt and pain.
How Then Do We Live in a Divisive Culture
Being in the world but not of it means we have to communicate with enemies of Christ.
Grace: Lessons From a Road Trip
Things rarely improve where grace doesn’t make the first move.
Being Redeemed and Choosing Life
The Greatest Love Story of all time is beautifully portrayed in the Bible through Rulth.
Let’s Bring Back Forgiveness and Compassion
Keeping no record of wrongs and forgiving without limit seem impossible in today’s world.
A Rant About Ranting
When was the last time you heard or went on a rant about some general demographic? Foolishly, I often find […]
Why We ShouldCare for the Marginalized and Broken
When Angie and I moved into the first home we ever purchased for ourselves, we moved into an aging neighborhood […]
Showing Grace When the World Expects Judgment
Every conversation you get into is an opportunity to show people the grace of God that you’ve experienced in your […]
May His Cross Destroy the Racial Divide
I am a middle-aged, middle class white woman. I was born and mostly raised in the South. I grew up […]
How I Can Identify With My Transgender Co-Worker
I currently work with a trans-bi-sexual “female” who requested that when I refer to “her,” I use the pronouns they and them instead of her or she. […]
Easter: The Rest of the Story
Easter may have looked different this year – yes. Virtual services, maybe a small family gathering for lunch depending on […]
How to Deal With Prideful People
When someone opposes you, do your words kind of soften? Are you tempted to pull punches, or change the subject altogether? […]
Walk by Faith not Fear and Don’t Stop Loving your Neighbor
One of the most-repeated commands in the Bible is “Fear not.” Jesus told us in the Sermon on the Mount […]
The High Price Others Pay for Our Missed Opportunities
“Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.” (Colossians 4:5) H. Jackson Brown has been quoted as saying, […]
Here’s What Helping Others Really Means
Over the course of a lifetime, there are a few phone calls that really stand out in your mind. One […]
Yes, Son, There are Two Genders
What do you do when your child asks an honest (yet culturally unpopular!) question? One that, if answered biblically, will […]
Put Your Clothes On!
I have a love/hate relationship with my morning routine. There are things I absolutely LOVE! There are things I absolutely hate! […]