Remembering His Suffuring and Our Calling

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in His steps. ~ 1 Peter 2:21 ~ “We are little Christs, not just Christians.” This is something my pastor said a long time ago, and it is quite true. I think a lot of the time …

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He Endured the Cross…for Us

At my school, we have daily chapel, which I love to attend and participate in. It is the perfect way to start my day. Starting the day with Scripture and a positive look on the day helps when I’m often having a stressful day or week. Yesterday’s message was particularly special because it was Ash …

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Light and Love

We live in dark times. One cannot turn a corner, walk at night, or visit strange and familiar places alike without worry about some danger. We live in unloving times. People lie, cheat, and steal; and not only material things, but personal thinks as well. We mock and deny forgiveness, yet we are dying to …

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Living Freely for Christ

Although we have been set free by God’s grace, this does not give us a free pass to do whatever we want. Our God is just and a God of order. We are not called to blend in with the world, but to stand out from it. To live in the world, but as aliens …

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Life

Life has value.  Unfortunatly, so few people see its purpose anymore.  People do not see the value in themselves or others. Really, we need to wake up and see the need for this.  My heart is saddened by the deaths in this most recent shooting.  My heart is burdened by the overall death and destruction …

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