The Lord God made garments of skin for Adam and his wife, and clothed them. (Genesis 3:21) This little verse might be one you just skip right over. After all, it doesn’t sound like anything deep or profound. We know that in their original, perfect state of being, Adam and Eve were naked, unashamed. It …
Baptism: A Reason To Celebrate
Growing up in the church has given me the privilege of seeing a lot of people baptized. I was baptized in the church “baptistry,” which was a large fiberglass pool set behind the choir, with water about three feet deep, with steps on each side. Since we were independent Baptists, this meant the women entered …
Tips & Tools: How I Memorize Scripture
Psalm 119:11 – Your word I have treasured in my heart, that I may not sin against You. A few years ago, I was blessed to be inspired to start memorizing scripture again. Originally, I began by memorizing while walking. A Beth Moore study challenged us to memorize James 1. So, I took that challenge …
The Mysterious Burden: A Parable
As part of my efforts to learn and grow as a writer, I recently challenged myself to write something a little different for me: fiction. I LOVE reading good fiction, but I've never really tried to create it. So, in the interest of venturing out of my comfort zone, here's a little parable I wrote. …
So You Think You Want An Abortion?
I have a love for end-times prophecy. The thought of living for eternity in a redeemed, glorified body that cannot sin and cannot die, in the presence of God, finally experiencing the real life that God always intended us to have makes my heart race in anticipation. Do you know that feeling of having your …