Shame. That painful feeling of humiliation when you’re aware of your poor performance or wrong behavior. You may feel shame because you did something morally wrong. Or maybe because you haven’t achieved success or fame to the world’s standards. It could also come from friends or family members saying you’re not acceptable. You haven’t reached … Continue reading No Shame
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Sweet Smelling Aroma
In the Old Testament, God required the children of Israel to make yearly animal sacrifices. God received those sacrifices as “atonement,” or covering, for their sins for the entire year. It was acceptable to Him if it was a lamb without any imperfections (Exodus 12:5). Now that Jesus has become the perfect, eternal sacrifice for … Continue reading Sweet Smelling Aroma
Decisions, Decisions
Multiple times in our lives we will be faced with making a decision. It could be as simple as where to go out to eat after church on Sunday, or as important as who we should marry and what career to pursue. While going to the wrong restaurant may simply mean a temporary irritation over … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions
The Greatest Sacrifice
In the Old Testament, God required His people to offer sacrifices to Him on a regular basis. They were primarily animals—doves, lambs, and bulls—that they would slaughter and burn on an altar before God. These sacrifices, or offerings, were given to receive forgiveness for sin and to express thanksgiving and devotion to God. It … Continue reading The Greatest Sacrifice
Break That Box!
Boxes. We all have them. Some of them are physical storage spaces in our closets and back rooms. Some contain a questionable assortment of junk that should have gone to the thrift store long ago. Other boxes contain keepsakes that we dare not dispose of lest in a sentimental moment we want to pull them … Continue reading Break That Box!
Doors
Doors. We all have them. In fact, most of us have many doors. Our homes have closet doors, bedroom doors, bathroom doors, and front doors. Our garages have giant doors, and our sheds have small doors. Some doors are painted brightly, while others blend in with the white door jams. Some have triangular windows, and … Continue reading Doors
