Good morning!! Ok, so let's face it. Today, we will face temptations. Whether it's the temptation to binge on unhealthy food, or the temptation to gossip, or the temptation to harbor bitterness and resentment in our hearts...the list goes on and on...but one thing is sure, temptations will come. What if we went into today … Continue reading Equipped to Endure
Obedience
The Two Voices
Listen up, Self! Today, there will be two voices to listen to. There will be the quiet Voice of Truth whispering to my soul…and there will be the screaming lies of the Master Deceiver. The Deceiver is crafty and will know just what to say to get me down…to get me to focus on myself instead of Jesus. But Truth will be there, quietly whispering in my soul.
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Taking Us and the Garden Back
I always struggle with calling today Good Friday. When we get to this day, my heart hurts when I think of what Jesus endured on this day so long ago. It doesn't feel good. My 8 year old even asked me that about a week ago, why it was called "Good" when it was the day Jesus died, and I needed to hear the answer again for myself. It's Good because of what Jesus did for us. It's Good because this is the day He showed us just how much He loves us by giving His life for us in the most painful and shameful way. "He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death--even death on a cross!" (Philippians 2:8)
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Unqualified
Good morning!! This week at church, we've been challenged with this question..."Is my Yes on the table?" Have I said "Yes" to Jesus...not knowing what I'm saying yes to, but fully trusting His character, His ways, and His plans for me? But...what if I'm not "qualified?" If He (or anyone else) did a background check, … Continue reading Unqualified
Nicole Dotson 