Lead Like a Shepherd

Isaiah 40:1 "He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young." The picture of Jesus as a good shepherd is one of my favorite.  Even before I became a mother I was enamored …

Do Hard Things

Is there something in your life that keeps beating you down?  Is there an issue that you are wrestling with on a reoccurring basis?  Do you have a proverbial enemy in a known sinful habit? Deuteronomy 7: 17 and 18 reads, "If you say in your heart, "These nations are more than I: how can …

Rational for Alcohol-free Christianity

Perhaps you are wondering if alcohol can be compatible with the Christian life.  Do you want a rational for a Christian life that does not indulge in alcohol?  The first thing to do is to recognize who you are in Christ. Exodus19:6 records God telling Moses what to say the people, “And ye shall be …

Switch the Thoughts

Psalm 77 is a compelling example of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in action. C.B.T. shows the client how their underlying thoughts impact their emotions, and ultimately their behaviors. Identifying and changing negative thought patterns, in turn have positive influences on both the behaviors and emotions.  This Psalm reveals someone who is struggling with negative thoughts and then …