Coming to Terms with an Imperfect Faith

If there are two elements that have characterized my faith since I started seeking a deeper relationship with Jesus about four years ago, they would be doubt and cynicism. Is that an oxymoron, “doubtful faith”? In any case, I think it’s the truth. I feel gutted to...

Pain Avoidance

Romans 5:4 “And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation”. This scripture makes it clear that character doesn’t just happen. Character must be developed through patient endurance. Just writing this makes me...

A Moment of Star Wars

Do know that feeling when there’s a calling and passion placed in your heart? That feeling where you just want to thrive and burst in the purpose you were made for? I do. I also know that God likes to develop those he’s called to specific purposes in various kinds of...

Chasing Sirens

Last week, on my way to my hair appointment I drove up on the remains of three car pile-up.  It was obvious that it was a serious accident.  I began to say a prayer for those involved and for those whose lives would be touched dramatically by this event.  I’ve...

How Can I Increase My Faith?

“Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” Matthew 17:20 “And he said to her, ‘Daughter, your faith has made you...