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Weeding

August 31, 2022

When we let sin fester and grow, it can quickly overtake our lives and mess up our relationships. Sometimes it takes a storm to remind us we need to do some weeding in our hearts. … More Weeding

Did I Blow It?

August 15, 2022

When something messes up my plans and I don’t respond as I should, have I blown my chance to glorify God? … More Did I Blow It?

Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 13

July 22, 2022

Knowing we are God’s children should motivate us toward a life of purity. We can only live that way when we remain in him. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 13

I have now officially lived in my American condo for longer than I have lived in some of the countries where we served overseas. Having been on a three-to-four-year cycle for moves and furloughs, I always get a bit antsy after I’ve lived in any one place for a while. However, I’m not planning on … More Cleaning House

Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 3

May 13, 2022

What dims the light of Christ from showing through us? Unconfessed sin and pretending you never sin. Don’t deny God the right to forgive and cleanse by insisting you have no sin to confess. Get real with God and get right by his forgiveness. … More Walking in His Love: A Study of John’s Letters, 3

When the Dust Stirs

April 11, 2022

Life overseas affects each person differently and teaches each of us different life lessons. What lessons are you learning as you live in a new land? … More When the Dust Stirs

Repaired

September 29, 2021

It is a fact that Christians sin. It is also a reality that by confession they find forgiveness and repair to the broken soul. … More Repaired

What God Has Joined Together

September 22, 2021

Don’t let your brokenness stop you from letting Jesus use you for his purposes. Bring him the pieces, and he’ll make them whole. … More What God Has Joined Together

Confession Is Good for the Soul

September 15, 2021

Why do Christians have to keep confessing sins? Because we’re still a work in progress on this earth. Christ’s work is done, but we still have to keep our slate clean through confession in order for him to have full reign and glory in our lives. … More Confession Is Good for the Soul