Do you and I have a burden that we have carried for a long time? A sick loved one A loveless marriage Another year as a single person when marriage is strongly desired A dead-end job Financial worries A child who has rebelled Continual conflict with co-workers The threat of foreclosure Depression Anger Bitterness Unforgiveness Raising children alone as a … [Read more...] about The Burden Carrier
Encouragement
20 Minutes to a New Perspective
This summer has been a faith-stretching time for me. I have had several disappointments which have made me wrestle with the Lord over what I know in my head to be true and what my heart is struggling to believe to be true. I have not done well with fear this summer. It has threatened to overwhelm me. Instead of living in the present, I have lived several months or years into the future and have … [Read more...] about 20 Minutes to a New Perspective
A Hard Goodbye
"Don't you see that children are God's best gift? the fruit of the womb his generous legacy?"Psalm 127:3 (The Message) I don't know exactly when it happened, but I have made a startling revelation this summer. The first inkling of it happened earlier this spring. As I do every year, I sorted through my children's clothing, putting the too-small garments in a pile to give to Good Will, making … [Read more...] about A Hard Goodbye
Deposits
"The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever."Isaiah 32:17My daughter has been begging me to let her open a bank account for several months now. Jordyn is twelve and a half and has tremendous self-discipline. I see a true entrepreneurial spirit in her, even at her young age. She decided she needed to make business cards for … [Read more...] about Deposits
Four of the Most Effective Ways to Leave Condemnation Behind
My mind could not shut off because of the thoughts of condemnation that were racing through it. I had been caught red-handed in a lie that I told a family member. The problem was, I could have easily told the truth. But I panicked and told her what I thought would get me out of the situation. You are such a hypocrite, Shawn! You have not grown at all in your maturity. Look at you! You should … [Read more...] about Four of the Most Effective Ways to Leave Condemnation Behind
His Amazing Gifts – Significance
Ever struggled with feeling significant? Me, too! Let's talk about one of God's most amazing gifts - significance.Come visit me on Facebook (Shawn Lantz)! … [Read more...] about His Amazing Gifts – Significance
