Christian Walk
Consider Bursting Your Christian Bubble
Growing up in a secular home and not coming to salvation until I was twenty-six years old has given me a relatively unique perspective in the local church. Most people with whom I have attended church grew up in or…
Seeing Yourself The Way God Sees You
What do you think of yourself? Do you like the person you’re becoming? Too few of us do. It’s my suspicion that a lot of us use the wrong metric when deciding how we measure up. God sees you, Friend,…
Your Christian Life Isn’t About You
I recently met with a group of Christian women to plan a large ladies’ event being held next year. We brainstormed idea after idea for possible workshops, and many worthwhile topics had to be left on the cutting room floor…
5 Things Christians Should Do More Often
Not too long ago, I wrote a post entitled 5 Things Christians Should Stop Doing Right Now. I focused on behaviors that hurt personal testimonies and weaken a Christian’s relationship with Jesus. However, the Christian life is not simply a…
Let’s Try To Be Transparent Christians
Transparency is a common way of being “real” with other people and is seen as authenticity. Personally, I’m not sure why any Christian would not want to be transparent with others. As usual, though, I’m learning how much I don’t…
God Is The Source Of Our Freedom
Recently, I was asked to speak in a breakout session about what God has been the source of in my life. Sounds simple. But have you ever considered what God provides for us? God is the source of more things…
Christian, You Need To Share Your Testimony
I recently attended a ladies’ retreat, and I was given the opportunity to share my testimony of salvation. At first, I was hesitant because I suspected no one would come to hear me. I’m not all that interesting, or at…
Selfie Culture Is An Extension Of A Sinful Culture
I know I may be old by some standards, but at forty-one, I’m technically a millennial. Though, please, don’t clump me in with the stereotypes. Millennials are known for many things to which I can’t relate. Topping that list would…
10 Easy Ways To Encourage Others
Encouragers are an amazing breed to me. It seems to come so easy to them. Meanwhile, all I can come up with is a slow pat on the back and a quietly delivered, “There, there.” Is there hope for people…
5 Things Christians Should Stop Doing Right Now
Christians receive a lot of criticism for what they do and for what they fail to do, as well. It seems as if everyone has a set of standards to which they hold other Christians, and believers find they can…
