The love of Jesus is not pragmatic. For pragmatic people, things are done, decisions, are made, and situations are viewed in ways that make sense. We approach the situation and act in a way that is logical. We look for ways that there will be the best possible outcome. Also, at least for me, we … More Love is Not Pragmatic
Outcasts. Who loves the unlovely in our world? Or, more specifically, in the church, the Body of Christ? Who decides which of us belongs in the box called “untouchables”? I am in that box many times, but God did not put me there. Many times, others place me there. Sometimes, I consign myself to … More Tumbleweeds and Birdsong
Warning graphic descriptions ahead: I’m the kind of personality that needs a swift kick you know where when it comes to being reprimanded. The bible refers to this personality as a fool. “The Holy Spirit offers gentle correction.” Not for this chick! The Holy Spirit knows better. I respond best to brutal chastisement. That being … More Old Dog, Same Tricks
I walk 3.4 miles every day at the LC Greenway. I absolutely look forward to these daily walks, both physically and spiritually. It’s a good time to enjoy my surroundings, pray and meditate on the things of God. So off I go every day, Monday thru Friday, with my pepper spray in my pocket and … More Focus
Have we lost the ability to be reverent in our daily walk? This is a question that I pose to myself at times. It all began one morning as I was casually lounging during my prayer time with a cup of coffee and talking AT God instead of to Him. For some reason, it occurred … More Reverence & Relevance
For quite some time, God has been impressing and imparting to my heart an ever-increasing awareness of His heart for the lost, in ways one might not expect. He is causing my heart to grieve right along with His, passing on His intense desire for reconciliation of every person to Himself. We live in a … More Hearts
Day to day life is stressful, but with the snow today life seemed to slow down. I played today with my littles and reflected on how time had flown with my bigs, Seems crazy even to me sometimes that, at 45, I am the mom of a 14, 13, 5 and 1 year old all … More Reflections on a Snowy Day
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come; The old has gone, the new is here! All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message … More Reconciliation
So a few weeks ago, Pastor Nick was preaching and the following verse was on the big screen: I John 4:18 “There is no fear in love. But perfect loves drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” I have read that verse many times … More Perfect Love Drives Out Fear
God gave me a poem that He said would speak to many, so I decided to share it as my blog this month. I pray it speaks His heart to yours. ~ Denise Redemption untold, rejection unsold that’s what you are to Me My words are your Word, none other can speak to you You … More Soul Food
