Bloom Where You are Planted (a Benediction) I’d like to share with you the benediction I wrote to go with my sermon on Matthew 6:25-34, “Be God’s Wildflower — Be Worry Free.”… Continue Reading
Don’t Feel Bad About Sin, Feel Sad I often talk with pastors and other servants of the Lord who judge themselves harshly. I tell them, “Don’t feel bad. Feel sad.” God never… Continue Reading
The Curb of Shame “There’s your curb of shame Bill!” My friend riding on the bike next to me laughed as he pointed to the spot on the street… Continue Reading
No Condemnation Today is Ash Wednesday which begins the period of Lent — 40 days to prepare our hearts for Easter resurrection. This holy season is helpful… Continue Reading
Blessed In Christ! Some years ago Kristi and I walked the streets of ancient Ephesus in modern day Turkey. In the ancient past, people came from miles in… Continue Reading
Use Your Christ Shield to Deal with Criticism When you experience criticism are you defensive? Do you get angry? Maybe you internalize your anger and become discouraged? Many pastors and caregivers, and others… Continue Reading
Like a Flower in the Father’s Field Life is precious and brief. How can we “redeem the time” before our days on earth slip away? (Ephesians 5:16). The ancient devotional masters were… Continue Reading
Self-Esteem Test Many people I talk with struggle with a negative view of themselves. Some are besieged by feelings of guilt and shame. How about you? Are… Continue Reading
I Felt Inadequate. God Smiled, “Just Be My Wildflower!” I want to tell you about a time I was feeling inadequate. Because maybe sometimes you feel like you’re not ________ enough. Not pretty enough.… Continue Reading
Identity in Christ Verses in the Bible Your fingerprint is unique to you — it’s a physical mark of your identity. What about your personal identity? What defines who you are? Imagine… Continue Reading
