Home for the Holidays? Four Biblical Truths to Guide Your Decision

Not too long ago, my husband, Collin, and I sat down to figure out our travel plans for the upcoming holiday season. We were married in January and now must navigate the joys and challenges of our first Christmas together and two families who love us deeply and live five hours away from each other. While we… Continue reading Home for the Holidays? Four Biblical Truths to Guide Your Decision

Low-tech can win from high-tech, small from big, slow from fast, lie from truth

Better is not hardwired in creation for triumph, but goodness is! The IDF and the US Army belong to the most modern. They can do things no one dreamed of a year ago. However, … Short-Term Setbacks “[Sometimes,] the race is not won by the swift, nor the battle by the strong.” (Ecclesiastes 9:11) Swatting… Continue reading Low-tech can win from high-tech, small from big, slow from fast, lie from truth

3 Powerful Truths to Remember When You’re Offended — Carol McLeod Ministries

Have you ever been offended by someone and then overreacted emotionally?  Has someone ever gotten on your very last nerve … and then you have let this incompetent person know about their thoughtless behavior with sharp words or with a cold attitude? How do you handle daily offenses? Now … I am not talking about abuse.  I… Continue reading 3 Powerful Truths to Remember When You’re Offended — Carol McLeod Ministries

“You Shall Know the Truth, and the Truth Shall Make You Free” – John 8:31-32

To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:31-32 The greatest challenge in our faith would probably be self-righteousness and our own deeds. We say the law is… Continue reading “You Shall Know the Truth, and the Truth Shall Make You Free” – John 8:31-32

How embracing the value of honesty strengthens your relationship with God

“Speak truth.” (Photo by Brett Jordan from Unsplash) Honesty, a simple yet profound virtue, is often regarded as the bedrock of integrity and character. When you consider the value of honesty, it becomes clear that it is more than just telling the truth; it is about living a life of authenticity, openness, and trustworthiness.  Delving… Continue reading How embracing the value of honesty strengthens your relationship with God

In Spirit & In Truth: Cessationism and Prophecy

In Spirit & In Truth: For the past year or so, I’ve been working through the role of the Holy Spirit in the Christian life, and specifically the practice of the spiritual gifts. I want to invite you to think through this with us. This is one of the most important aspects of our lives… Continue reading In Spirit & In Truth: Cessationism and Prophecy