The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what he does for us, not by what we are or what we do for him. ~ Romans 12:3 (MSG) ~~~ Welcome to The Sunday Community. Link up with a photo and just a few, brief words of inspiration. Not many words at all. Then, extend a …
A Post For You To Read While I Wait For More Courage
In my head, I want to write a post called, "Uncle Tom, Oreos, and the Confederate Flag," but I haven't been able to muster up enough courage for that one, yet. So, let's consider this post a test balloon of sorts. And, just to be clear, I didn't want to write this one, either. ::: The other …
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Discipline or Desperation?
I know it's nowhere near being the same thing. It's probably more like comparing apples and aardvarks. Nothing at all alike. I get that. So, that's my disclaimer before I tell you how — for as long as I've been married to a pastor — I feel a special affinity with the First Lady of our nation. No …
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How could they miss it? Because instead of trusting God, they took over. They were absorbed in what they themselves were doing. They were so absorbed in their “God projects” that they didn’t notice God right in front of them, like a huge rock in the middle of the road. And so they stumbled …
ICU: Jan
Jan is a smart and deep thinker. You know that verse in the bible that encourages us to rejoice with those who rejoice? That's Jan. She is all about celebrating the success of others. She wants people to know about the good things God is doing in and through you, and she cheers the loudest whenever …
ICU: Martha
Martha is a deeply spiritual woman. I consider her a mystic. She hears from God, and does what God tells her. She is generous with her faith story. Martha is kind and funny and gentle and strong. She sees visions. She speaks truth. Martha is not afraid to wrestle with God. I hold her in high esteem, …