The Sinner and The Saint

What's the difference between shame and embarrassment? Shame comes from three places: 1. Ourselves 2. Others 3. The Enemy  How do we get rid of shame when we have hurt others? How do we get rid of shame when we have been hurt by others?

What does reading the room mean? How do I read the room? What gets in the way of reading the room? The answer is really simple. 

Don’t bad-mouth each other, friends. It’s God’s Word, his Message, his Royal Rule, that takes a beating in that kind of talk. You’re supposed to be honoring the Message, not writing graffiti all over it. God is in charge of deciding human destiny. Who do you think you are to meddle in the destiny of others? James 4:11-12 Bad mouthing others = questioning them or their authority, saying unhelpful o...

Hebrews 12:28-29 Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, and offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship with reverence and awe; for our God is [indeed] a consuming fire. Fun Fire Facts: Fire can double every 30 seconds under the right conditions.  You can make water out of fire.  You can start a fire with water.  You can use the sun to start a...

When Jesus heard this, He said to them, “Those who are healthy have no need of a physician, but [only] those who are sick; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners [who recognize their sin and humbly seek forgiveness].” Mark 2:17  Questions to Ponder: Do you feel like enough? Do you believe that if you stood before God right now, He would reach out to hug you? or turn you away? Why? What...

Job 20:5 “. . . The joy of a godless person lasts only a moment.” Luke 1:46-55 - Joy about a new baby arriving (Mary’s Song), but it was complicated: she wasn’t married, had no idea what Joseph would say or do, and was a virgin.  Luke 15:11-32 - (Prodigal Son) Joy about the return of their son, but was was complicated: jealously of the other brother, the prodigal working through his sin and shame,...

Some of us are living a life that someone else has curated for us. From parents & teachers to co-workers & friends  - we can get caught up in living for the approval of others. Let's discuss the signs that indicate  you may be living inauthentically  - and chat about  how to live a more fulfilling life!

Scripture  References: Jeremiah 15:66 Ezekiel 2:8 - 3:3 Rev. 10:9-10 1 Peter 2:2 Matt. 4:4 Benefits of a Healthy Diet                                      Benefits of a "God's Word" Diet Live longer                                                                        Eternal Life Healthy teeth, eyes, and skin                                 See, hear, and experience God in new way...

There isn't anything magical that takes place when the clock strikes 12 and we ring in the new year. But we can plan to make this year more exciting and intentional  than the last! Three questions to ask yourself as you embark on a new year: 1) What do I want to cultivate this year? 2) Who are my "people" and how am I investing in them? 3) What can I do this year to be better physic...

The characteristics of God's counsel - how we know it's Him and not us.  How do we give good counsel when people come to us? How do we receive Godly counsel? Galatians 6:1 "Dear Friends, if a Christian is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself." Prov...

Looking at things in a new way for the new year: Not looking, but instead seeing.  Not walking, but instead being held.  Not returning, but instead being found. 

Luke 15 - The parables of the lost sheep, coin and son

Romans 12:11-21 You might be a people pleaser if . . . .

2 Corinthians 2:13-17 Have you ever been confronted "in love" by a Christian and wanted to punch them in the face?! Me too! The Bible calls us to confront one another, but often times we get it wrong. Listen up for ways you can improve your "confrontation game".

1 Corinthians 9:25

Romans 12:6-10

2 Corinthians 13:5-9 In this passage we are challenged to: Test Ourselves Regularly And if we fail (more like when we fail) - do something about it! And Lastly - BEWARE of stinky fruit!

Are you feeling bogged down by ALL of the THINGS?! Us too!! We've been working on quieting the storm and these are the 6 things that are saving our lives right now! 1) Morning Routine 2) Prioritizing Myself 3) My People 4) Saying NO!! 5) Hitting the Easy Button 6) Practicing the Pause

Creating inward hospitality for growth and change. 

Mary @ The Tomb - Mark 16:9 Road to Emmaus - Luke 24:13-35 Thomas John - 20:26-29 Disciples - John 21 Peter - John 21 - Jesus shows up in the sadness, despair and regrets - none of them recognize Him right away - He sends them out to complete a task and share the good news

Three kinds of "legalism" we can fall into and why we do it! Instead of Duct Tape, what if we put aside: FEAR and pick up scripture DOUBT  and have an open mind INSECURITY and trust God will hold us PRIDE and lean into the fact that we don't know it all, never will and can't do it all either SHAME and believe we are known and treasured by God GUILT and commit to growing closer...

1 Thessalonians 4:6-12  Three ways we can love others well: 1. Stay Calm  2. Mind your own Business 3. Do you own Job 

Lessons and questions from the interactions of Mary and Jesus during His first miracle. John 2: 1-11 1-3 Three days later there was a wedding in the village of Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. Jesus and his disciples were guests also. When they started running low on wine at the wedding banquet, Jesus’ mother told him, “They’re just about out of wine.” 4 Jesus said, “Is that any of our bu...