"We’ve now been married for four-and-a-half years and we have two precious kids. There’s no doubt in our minds that God, not our dating site, was our ultimate matchmaker." (From "Is Online Dating Biblical" by Jim Daly) I wasn't always open to …
Quotes On Overcoming Fear
Fear is a natural reaction to all the turmoil in our world today. If left unchecked, fear will deceive you by exaggerating the truth. We can, however, learn to overcome fear. The word of God is the most powerful way for sure (You can read …
Jesus And Therapy: You Can Have Both
"I thought the biggest taboo in culture was HIV/ AIDS. However, I now believe it’s mental illness. As ministers, we have to assure people that it’s not a sin to be sick. Your chemistry is not your character, and your illness is not your identity. If …
I Know God Loves Me, But Why Is It So Hard For Me To Love Myself?
"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." ~ Proverbs 4:23 A dear friend called me the other day and said, "this morning I had a melt down. I just broke down and started weeping, and didn't even knowing why I was …
Shame, Sexuality And The Christian
"God’s heart for our girls is sexual freedom—not freedom the way the world defines it, but freedom to live on the other side of shame. Freedom to be at peace with your own sexuality, not living in bondage to it. Jesus is an overcoming Savior for …
What Is Listening Prayer?
"God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer." ~ Mother Teresa I recently learned about "listening prayer," and it changed my prayer life. When you think about it, it takes two people to have a conversation. One …
