Prayer Journal–Pure Love

Can I love you God—just love you pure and simple without being concerned about performance, living up to expectations, or concern about past mistakes? Can I love you God, pure and simple, without all the baggage I carry. Is it even possible to love in that way—just pure love; a desire to be with you […]

The Light Side of Darkness

He loves righteousness and justice; The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the LORD. – Psalm 33:5, NASB I read this verse and found myself questioning whether the earth is indeed full of the lovingkindness of the Lord. What about all the pain and suffering, the wars and violence? But then it occurred to […]

The Entire Bible as a Life Verse

Occasionally, someone asks me, “What is your life verse?” Some people I know will instantly answer that question, but not me. For years I wrestled with trying to identify one verse that would encompass my life — a verse that would inspire and motivate me to continue my walk with Jesus Christ. I found it […]