What Truth Will Set Us Free?

What Truth Will Set Us Free?

How often have you heard this phrase, “The truth will set you free!” – Many times I’m sure and often out of scriptural context. This line alone is used in movies, churches, devotionals and countless conversations around the world, but the truth alone can’t set...
The Power of Empathy

The Power of Empathy

em·pa·thy [ˈempəTHē]NOUNThe ability to understand and share the feelings of another.As a pastor, mother, wife, leader, friend and human being living in the world today, I don’t always get it right. To be honest, I don’t always know what to say in the...
Give Yourself a Time Out

Give Yourself a Time Out

I had an explosive moment with my kids. I wish I could say it was the first time but that would be a lie. I adore my kids; it’s just that sometimes they’re like the flock of seagulls on Finding Nemo saying “Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine!” and I’m Dory being pulled apart on...
Stepping Out Of Shame

Stepping Out Of Shame

Shame destroys intimacy. It could be shame that lingers from your past like decaying remnants of death reminding you of who you used to be. There seems to come a stench of fear with shame, rotting away the hopes that you’ll never get to live fully in your...
Hearing God

Hearing God

“Mom, how do you know if you’re hearing God or not?”There I sat, in one of the greatest discipleship moments of my life. This beautiful son of mine is a thinker, a creative and has an amazing analytical mind that causes me to sit back in awe and...