One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the story of Samaritan woman at the well. When we meet her in chapter 4 of the book of John, one will quickly see this woman was a lowly social outcast who was living in shame and enslaved to her own sin. She did her best… Continue reading Living Water

When we come to Jesus and confess by seeking His forgiveness for our sins and repent by deciding to turn away from the specific sinful behavior in our lives, we are forever forgiven and cleansed at the cross by the blood of Jesus Christ. Our sins are removed from our hearts like weeds uprooted from… Continue reading Bearing Fruit

OH HOW He loves us, and yet we can easily become dull of hearing.  How easy it is to be distracted and deceived by the things of this world, however, out of His love, He knew us by name before we were born. We were called, destined even before He wove us together in our… Continue reading The JOY of Christmastime

  Mosaics are amazing handcrafted works of art. There are no two that are exactly like. Colorfully designed plates are broken. Pieces are beautifully arranged and sealed together by a fluid adhesive that fills each piece together to make a unique piece of artwork. Without broken plates, a mosaic cannot be made.   Without having the… Continue reading Beauty in Brokenness

I have a sweet picture in my mind of a pearl necklace. Pearls are lovely and beautiful, yet they are the product of something that is continuously irritated. What a glorious picture of sanctification!   As believers, we are continuously asked to lay down our wants, fears, and control and to endure tests and trials… Continue reading Precious Pearls