You and I have been the victims of the (almost) perfect crime. This morning I was reminded of this fact that we rarely realize as I drove one of my three teenagers to another town. Some of the best conversations happen unplanned while driving together. I am often surprised at what I can learn when we are inside those four doors on wheels with the road stretching out before … [Read more...] about The (Almost) Perfect Crime
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When Ignorance Is More Than Bliss
“You will not surely die,” the serpent said to the woman. For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:4-5 Eve isn't the only one to fall for this cunning lie of Satan. His deceit craftily made Eve feel as though she was lacking something important if she did not know good and evil. Is ignorance of evil a bad … [Read more...] about When Ignorance Is More Than Bliss
Playing the Wrong Game
I watched with painful realization as one of my children played his competitor's game during an athletic competition. As the first two games were lost, I could visibly see the hope fizzle away as a cloud of discouragement settled in on my child. It wasn't capability that cost him the win. He could have pulled out and had victory. But once his feet had touched the mire and muck of discouragement, … [Read more...] about Playing the Wrong Game
Taking Off Shame
Have you ever had one of those days where shame seems to be the main accessory to wear in your wardrobe? I love days when I get to wear beautiful clothing like grace, peace, or awe over what God is doing in my or others' lives. Shame is never a piece I put on intentionally, which is why it never fails to shock me when I realize I am covered from head to toe in its smothering layers. I had a … [Read more...] about Taking Off Shame
Out of the Mouths of Babes
"Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, Because of Your enemies, That You may silence the enemy and the avenger." Psalm 8:2 I was flying 30,000 feet in the air on a way to speak to a group of women in Texas. I felt dry, empty, and terrified about what I could possibly offer to anyone because my life felt upside down. My prayers seemed to only be reaching … [Read more...] about Out of the Mouths of Babes
A Raging Fire
Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. James 3:5-6 (NIV)Scripture says that our mouths tell on us constantly. The tongue … [Read more...] about A Raging Fire
