Sometimes we lose sight of the basics to our Christian faith. The elements of Christianity setting us apart from the world and other religions. They are essential to help us grow in relationship with Christ. And they are the spiritual tools we need to live as a believer. So, here are the ABC’s of a Christian life. A-F Basics for Our Christian Faith Abide in Christ. “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me Continue Reading
When Facing a Problem, Follow Mary’s Example {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
What do you do when you come up against an unexpected or impossible problem? Try to fix it, panic or call for help? Mary, the mother of Jesus, models how I want to act. At the beginning of His public ministry at age thirty, Jesus attended a wedding at Cana. Mary must have been helping at the wedding. When the wine ran out, she brought the problem to Jesus. You can read the account here John 2:1–11. Mary said to Jesus, “They have no more wine.” That’s it. No pleading, no explanation of Continue Reading
To The Wanna-Know-It-Alls {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
“I don’t know.” You say it when someone asks you to do something and you aren’t sure how to answer. The words are uttered in annoyance by kids everywhere as parents inquire about homework, grades, and missing toys. “…Anymore” is tagged on when tragedies strike and we’re left in shock. Feelings of doubt, loss, vulnerability, and betrayal often overcome us when we realize that we don’t know something that we think we should, or that we want to, or that we thought we already knew. Continue Reading
An Unstoppable Faith {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
The Christian journey is founded on faith and lived in faith. There’s this thing in my life that I continue to pray over, wait on, and hope for. And it’s kind of a big deal. Something to give God glory in and for. Meanwhile, I often teeter between excitement and feeling a bit overwhelmed. So, I sometimes smile in anticipation. Or, I jump up and down on the inside when I imagine the possibility of it happening. Then, only moments later, a knot forms in the pit of my stomach wondering Continue Reading
3 Ways to Get Truth from Your Head to Your Heart {Recharge Wednesday LINKUP}
You might have heard the famous quote: “The longest journey you will ever take is the 18 inches from your head to your heart.” 18 inches doesn’t seem that far. We can cover that distance in one swift step with our feet. Many of our pets are about that length, and we can run our hands over their soft backs in a matter of seconds. Somehow, though, letting what we know to be true in our minds settle into our hearts tends to be more complicated. God’s Word is for the head and the heart. We’re Continue Reading
Why Did You Bring Me Here, God? {Recharge Wednesday}
I remember the excitement when the phone call came. “We just have to finalize it, but you can schedule that moving truck,” the Midwestern man’s voice exclaimed. Expectantly, we did. We waited. But the paperwork never arrived. Weeks later, the same voice apologized on the phone. Unforeseen circumstances arose. The position was canceled. We’re weren’t moving to Iowa. We were moving, though… we had to. We waited. Living out of suitcases at my in-laws’ house, we sought work. We Continue Reading
