Messages of Faith

I have to say, there is absolutely NOTHING on this earth better than taking a bite from a fresh peach literally right off of the tree in the middle of summer.

Bread…there is something so very simple about it, but also so wonderful. There is a distinct scent it has when it is freshly baked. Its ability to fill a house is absolutely heavenly and mind blowing!

One of the most nagging and horrible pains is when one is hiking in the woods, and walks through a patch of thorns and brambles, only to have a thorn breaks off and get lodged under your skin.

I will never forget the splendor, wonder, and amazement that hit the world with the mainstream availability of a most wonderful gift from God.

1 Thessalonians 5:15-18 (ESV) 15 See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone. 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances;

Acts 3:18-20 (ESV) 18 But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled. 19 Repent therefore, and turn back, that your sins may be blotted out, 20 that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord, and that he may send the Christ appointed for you, Jesus Guilt. A noun. The fact of having committed a specified or implied offense or crime. As Christians, we follow the Law of God. The Law is not void now

Thinking back across my life…I have had many leaders. Whether it be my parents, in sports in High School, jobs I have had, or places in the church.

I am a millennial. Many will blame the troubles of the world on “my people.”

Growing up as a child I lived in a perpetual state of “loneliness.” For any child, there are two sources of acceptance in life.

Back in fifth grade, I had an absolutely amazing teacher. Her name was Mrs. Koehler. I always loved going to school during fifth grade because I knew she was going to greet me there!

Here is a crazy thought…when you are in Christ, you are like an alien. You may be thinking, “what an absurd and odd thing to say?!”

If we think and meditate through the years of our lives, likely we can think of plenty of examples in which we knew what we were supposed to be doing, but we sought our own path.

As I sit down to write this, my mind is struggling with many emotions. In the past 72 hours since the moment of this being written, we have seen senseless murder, school shootings, a political assassination, and riots across our country.

Speaking from personal experience, people-pleasing is one of the most dangerous and overlooked sins one can struggle with.

As a child of divorced parents, I would go every other weekend to my father’s home.

Psalm 46:1-3 (ESV) 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

My childhood was one of great abuse. My older brothers and I went through it all.

There are times when I feel overwhelmed by my sin. I know that what I’m thinking or saying or doing is sinful, but I do it anyway.

Mercy and grace. These are such lovely words, aren’t they? I would like to be described like that:

Acts 20:26-28 (ESV) 26 Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all,