The word advent means the arrival of something long awaited. Advent for a Christ-follower is a celebration of remembrance of Christ’s arrival on Christmas morning after such long anticipation of a Messiah. One way to awaken excitement over the true meaning of Christmas is to look back at the many passages of scripture in the… Continue reading Shame’s Remedy
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What are you clinging to?
Holding tightly to the edge of the cliff, clinging to a dangling rope or grasping the window’s ledge are all frequent scenes in movies. The rock, window ledge or the rope the character clings to are all that exists between them and a terrible fall. Whether we realize it or not all of us are… Continue reading What are you clinging to?
Why Running Isn’t Always a Good Idea
I’ve always wanted to be a runner. When I drive by one of those women with the swishing ponytails, glistening skin, bulging calves, and adorable running outfits taking in the beautiful scenery while they breathlessly cover miles, I want to be them! I decide right there and then that the next day I will start… Continue reading Why Running Isn’t Always a Good Idea
Restoration
My favorite stories on film or in a book are those with a strong story of redemption or restoration, when it looks like all is lost and there is a huge turn around in the character or the plot. God is in the business of writing those redemptions and restorations in the lives of people… Continue reading Restoration