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Wisdom’s Worth

Wisdom is a concept that seems pretty straight forward. We hear that word being used a lot in all kinds of spheres, but when I started really thinking about what it was, how I use it and how to gain more, it got slightly more cloudy for me. So I turned to the trusty googleContinue reading “Wisdom’s Worth”

Thy Will Be Done

I started out this week in a hard place. My husband and I had made some decisions a few months back that we really felt were in obedience to what the Lord was asking us to do. We had spent hours and weeks really, asking the Lord to show us. It was a huge decisionContinue reading “Thy Will Be Done”

I Surrender All

I am married to a musician and for some reason, most people assume that I am musical as well. I can’t tell you the number of times someone has asked me if I sing or play an instrument like my husband does. Isn’t that kind of strange? I mean, no one asks the wife ofContinue reading “I Surrender All”

Yes I will

I don’t think many would argue that out of all the positions on a church staff that someone could fill, in recent days, Worship Pastor is one of the hardest. It’s not the hardest to perform necessarily, but the friction and ugliness that can surround the songs that are sung in a church service eachContinue reading “Yes I will”

Deep Waters

Isaiah 43: 1b-3a “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you;when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.3 For I am the Lord your God, the Holy OneContinue reading “Deep Waters”

Sin within the Body of Christ

Have you seen that show, Wipe Out? I hate that show. It feels so unjust to me. There’s no way to run through one of their courses without being brutally attacked by their machines. It’s like someone is watching the contestants run through the course and no matter how fast or slow they go, rightContinue reading “Sin within the Body of Christ”

In Word AND Deed

“Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me!” This is maybe one of the biggest lies we ever told as kids. Because words have power, and a lot of it. Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” Words hold so much power thatContinue reading “In Word AND Deed”

Self-care vs Self-worship

I remember the first time I rode in a plane once I was old enough to actually listen and pay attention to what the flight attendants were saying. This was awhile ago, before wifi and everyone carrying around a computer in their pocket, so there wasn’t a lot to do during their safety speech besidesContinue reading “Self-care vs Self-worship”

The Hypocrisy of Cancel Culture Part 2

Welcome back. Last time we looked at where we have found ourselves in the United States and the traps we fall into as we are faced with the culture around us lashing out in hatred. Seeing as this is Part 2 of a conversation, if you have not read that post yet, I’d love itContinue reading “The Hypocrisy of Cancel Culture Part 2”

The Hypocrisy of Cancel Culture Part 1

Last time I talked about the difference between condemnation and the conviction if the Holy Spirit. I wanted to define and contrast these ideas before jumping into the practical implications. The practical implications are very important today because the United States of America is consumed with condemnation and hatred. It doesn’t matter the type ofContinue reading “The Hypocrisy of Cancel Culture Part 1”