Take Heart

Inspired by the song Take Heart by Matthew West. Woke up this morning And life as you know it Looks nothing like the kind of life you knew before All of a sudden Fear stole the headlines And it don't feel safe to even step outside your door Last Saturday I woke up with a …

Bring Your Burdens

From the pouring rain you spot a white church, outlined by the clouds. It offers shelter, safety, relief. As the music echoes through the foyer, you walk toward the sanctuary doors. But there's a sign posted—no personal baggage beyond this point. Scattered in front of the entrance are backpacks, duffels, suitcases, and trunks. The pack …

Just As I Am

God doesn't have a dress code. There's no discrimination in His courts. We're not required to first sanctify ourselves for that can only be done through His grace. We're not called to complete an extensive list of good deeds for we are saved by faith alone. Can we drop our feeble act? God just wants …