As adults, we look at children and say, “Ahh, the simple life.” Their world appears vacant of stress and responsibility. At work, at home, and in our Christian adventure we take ourselves so seriously. We heap so much added pressure on ourselves to be perfect and … [Read more...]
Anger vs. Aggression: 3 Steps to Handling Your Anger Wisely
Have you ever tried to swallow down the rumblings of anger and aggression, but it explodes anyway? Even though you know you will regret it later, you just cant help it. So, aggression booms, regret comes as promised, and we hang our heads before God. God, Im so sorry, please help … [Read more...]
What Club Outreach Taught Me About Love.
Inside the doors music vibrates through our ribs. Stale beer sours the air. We look down at our feet, watching our footing as our eyes adjust to the dim lighting. Our shoes stick to the floor in old beer spills. They peel up with each step like half stuck stickers. We are in … [Read more...]
Love Isn’t Ashamed of You
In the summer of 1998, Jesus climbed down into my darkness and invited me into His family. The initial changes in my life were quick and dramatic. But then I spent the next 10 years trying to convince God that I was worthy of the choice He made when He picked me. So, my life was … [Read more...]
Receiving God’s Love When You Can’t Measure Up
I rush in to start my shift in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. One of my patients is a school aged child whose name means Powerful and Mighty. Her chronic illness prevents her from walking, communicating and performing any of her basic needs. She is non-verbal, not ambulatory, … [Read more...]
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