Recent quotes from a well known speaker have raised red flags on my truthometer — particularly one that read “If you’re not happy, that’s on you.” It was like a carrot baiting readers to start striving for happiness. Truth is, happiness is a cheap, man-made, temporary version of what we really want. I looked upContinue reading “Happiness — see joy”
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Fragile yet Unbreakable
Distressed. Confused. Wronged. Beat down. These are the affects we feel from this messed up world. Yet when we are the most fragile, in the deepest of despair, God’s people are unbreakable. YOU are unbreakable. Read this chunk of truth and let it set in… “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show thatContinue reading “Fragile yet Unbreakable”
Salvation Removes our Shame
Think of your very worst day. The one you hope no one saw. Or your biggest mistake. The one you still haven’t forgiven yourself for. What if I told you that Jesus was there that day. Would that make you squirm? Would you believe me if I told you that is the best news ever?Continue reading “Salvation Removes our Shame”
The Most Dangerous Fear
I made my kid throw a boot at a spider because I was afraid to go near it. I hate ferris wheels for fear I will fall out. And tornado sirens make me stop in my tracks. All of us are afraid of something. But I’m guessing if I asked you your biggest fear, you wouldn’tContinue reading “The Most Dangerous Fear”
Public Teachers do God’s work
The leader of the pack was in my public school homeroom. When he wasn’t there he was most likely in in-school suspension. But after weeks and months of standing at my door giving high-fives, smiles, and compliments to students, I had gained his trust. He was in my room asking me to pray. Could aContinue reading “Public Teachers do God’s work”
The Power of Truth
I listen to the world too much. As I do, I feel my wheels going off the track in motherhood, in womanhood, and in faith. I’m done listening. I’m ready to be the one talking. Ready to fight back with Truth. If you are a believer in Christ there is a battle going on overContinue reading “The Power of Truth”
For You to really live
My belief of the significance of Easter was missing a key element for a long time. I wasn’t hung up on if it all happened. I believed that Jesus died on the cross, conquered death and rose victorious the third day. I believed all the things you are taught in church… I just didn’t believeContinue reading “For You to really live”
Fighting Fear
I’ve seen it a few times now. A huge ugly hawk floating through the air looking for something to eat. Then out of nowhere, a little bird climbs high. She gets above the menacing hawk, looks down, and dives straight into it– pecking at the hawk’s back. She does it again and again as manyContinue reading “Fighting Fear”
Transforming Sunday Religion into Immovable Faith
“When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?” That was the haunting question Jesus asked his disciples in Luke 18:8 NIV. It’s a question that makes us squirm a bit. But it shows exactly what Jesus is looking for in us, his people. He will NOT be searching our lives forContinue reading “Transforming Sunday Religion into Immovable Faith”
Radical Love or a Dozen Roses
Let’s play a Valentine’s game. Would you rather have pure radical love or a dozen red roses? A few years back a friend couldn’t believe that my husband didn’t send me roses for Valentine’s Day. She made such a big deal about it that I wondered if I should be upset, too. Then truth floodedContinue reading “Radical Love or a Dozen Roses”
Andrea Chatelain 