Your Destiny - A Hidden Treasure!
My favorite types of movies are those like “Raiders of the Lost Ark”, “The Mummy” and “National Treasure”. Oh, the adventure; the intrigue; the excitement! It completely engrosses me within the first five minutes of the movie! If you happen to pop one of these types of movies into your Blu-ray player, I’m there – […]
Do We Need the 10 Commandments to Succeed?
As Christians, does our personal and professional success rely on being obedient to God's laws? Not so much as you may think. Frankly,I think that we’ve all watched Cecil B. DeMille’s “The 10 Commandments” epic one time too many. Although I say this somewhat tongue-in-cheek, let me explain why this statement is true. We must […]
The Secret to Feeling Good About Yourself
If I had a dollar for every book or seminar written on improving self-esteem, I would be absolutely rich. There is no shortage of authors or motivational speakers with how-to solutions on “five quick tips to boost your self-image”, or “feel better about yourself in 12 easy steps”. But here’s the problem: You’ve finished that […]
What to Do When Life’s Not Fair
If you’ve ever watched children playing together, I’m sure you’d agree that it can be so simplistically fun! The giggling, smiling faces, and innocent chatter all takes you back to the simple days of when you were a kid. When there was not a care in the world; when everything was happy… “That’s Not Fair!” […]
You Think You're Not Creative?
I hear many people make this comment when it comes to creativity; “Oh, I could never do that – I’m just not creative!” When we think about creativity, we often imagine people who have brilliant skills with a paintbrush, have a knack for making their home look beautiful, or effortlessly write or speak with total […]
The Religious "Bait and Switch"
If you've been in church for any length of time, you’ve no doubt heard the preacher or other attenders confess that we’ve all been saved by grace. In fact, I think you would be hard pressed to find a Christian that tells you that there is any other way to receive salvation, except through grace. […]
Are Christians Still Sinners?
I’ve heard many Christians say, “I’m just a sinner, saved by grace”. In fact, I used to claim this statement myself for many years. But today, as I am continuing to learn more about the grace that God has freely given us, I can stand before you in truth and say, “I am no longer […]
God is Not Like a Box of Chocolates!
If you were to ask the average person on the street how God feels about them, here are some of the responses you might hear: “Well, God loves me, but He is disappointed in me when I do wrong.” “He loves me, that’s why He punishes me when I do wrong.” “I’ve done too many […]
Grace: The Antidote for Sin
I’d like to set the record straight about grace-based Christians and sin…Graced-based Christians are just as opposed to sin as anyone else. Why I even have to make such an obvious statement truly baffles me. But grace-based Christians are often accused of handling sin in a “loosey-goosey” manner. We are accused of being accepting of […]
The Gospel is Not a Salad Bar
The other day, my husband and I had lunch with another couple at a salad bar restaurant. We ate and talked, talked and ate. Before we knew it, we had been there for more than five hours…it’s a wonder that we didn't get kicked out of the place! Not only did we do some serious […]