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Known and Loved: No Masks Needed

Scripture Focus: “[Love] Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.” —1 Corinthians 13:7 It’s hard to imagine a life completely free from shame, embarrassment, and that awkward little inner critic that seems to keep detailed records. We cringe at things we’ve said, choices we’ve made, weaknesses we wish weren’t there,…
The Honest Truth: No Filters, Just Grace

Scripture Focus: “Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:” —Colossians 3:9–10 Let’s be honest—we all have a “best version” of ourselves we like to present.…
The Language of Love and Light

Scripture Focus: “Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” —Ephesians 4:29 Words are powerful little things. They can build a bridge, open a door, calm a storm, or accidentally start one before breakfast. And most…
Silence Is Golden (and sometimes it saves us from ourselves)

Scripture Focus: “Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.” —Proverbs 17:28 We live in a world that’s loud—opinions, reactions, quick replies, and that strong urge to say “just one more thing.” And if we’re honest, sometimes that “one more…
Making Room for Mercy

Scripture Focus: “And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.” —Mark 11:25 Is there anything standing between you and someone today? It might not be something dramatic. Sometimes it’s a tone in a text message, a look that…
The Check Engine Light That Wouldn’t Mind Its Business

Scripture: “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts.” -Psalm 139:23 There are two types of people in this world: those who see the check engine light come on and immediately schedule an appointment… and those who take it as more of a suggestion. I would like to say…
Recalculating… Please Wait

Scripture: “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” -Proverbs 3:5 There’s something about a GPS voice that sounds calm even when your life choices are not. “Turn left.” OOPS! You did not turn left. “Recalculating.” No judgment. No sigh. No “I told you so.” Just a patient…
Running on Empty

Scripture: “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” -2 Corinthians 12:9 There’s a special kind of confidence that comes with driving on “just a little bit more.” You see the gas light come on, and instead of responding responsibly, you begin negotiating. I can make it. It’s not…
Windshield Wipers and Faith

Scripture: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.” -2 Corinthians 5:7 There’s a very specific kind of stress that comes with driving in heavy rain. The sky opens up, the road disappears, and suddenly your entire future seems to depend on two small windshield wipers doing their absolute best. They sweep, and you see.…
Parallel Parking and the Ministry of Humility

Scripture: “Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him.” -Psalm 37:7 Parallel parking is one of those activities that can make a perfectly normal person question every decision they have ever made. You pull up confidently, glance in the mirror, turn the wheel, and suddenly the car is at an angle no vehicle was…