July 8, 2021
Nowhere to Go But Up
One of the most common questions of the Christian life is this: how do I know God’s will for my life?
Read more..Thoughts By Claire Colvin
February 8, 2021
That’s It?
Any time I think I can live the Christian life in my own strength, I’m in trouble. When I’m tempted to do it my way, to tough it out or go at it alone, I look to the cross. It wasn’t up to me then; it’s not up to me now. How do you view the cross?
Read more..January 27, 2021
Lean on Jesus
When you feel like you don’t have the strength, the energy, the grace, or the love to do what he’s asking you to do, rely on the Holy Spirit.
Read more..December 20, 2020
When Christmas Does Not Look Like Christmas
Christmas doesn’t look like Christmas at all, (especially with the challenges of COVID 19
Read more..November 1, 2020
Guard Your Heart
“Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.” Proverbs 4:23 (NLT) Years ago I said to my brother, “I’m not sure if that’s supposed to be a compliment or an insult.” I’ll never forget what he said next.
Read more..September 7, 2020
Loose the Weight of Shame
Have you ever played Hide and Seek with a two-year-old?
Read more..April 16, 2020
The Other Side of Confession
It is so easy to see our own flaws and shortcomings. But when God sees us He doesn’t only see what we’ve done, He sees who we are. There are two sides to confession. Agree with God about what you have done and repent, but don’t miss the other side. Agree with God about who you are: loved and wanted and precious and worth dying for.
Read more..February 23, 2020
Chaos Now For Beauty Later
If your life feels like a frustrating mess right now is it possible that God has renovations underway? Question: Is your life under construction? What verses do you find helpful when the world tilts? How has God brought beauty out of your chaos in the past?
Read more..December 2, 2019
God Will Not Waste Your Life
I lose sight of that sometimes. In the midst of an ordinary day I forget that I have this incredible hope. When I feel weak, forgotten, worn out or left behind it’s often because I’ve taken my eyes off of the hope that Jesus bought for me on the cross.
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