Tag Archives: Surrender

Are You a Living Sacrifice? 

Sacrifice is not a word we like to hear. It sounds costly, uncomfortable, and even painful. But for those of us who follow Christ, it is at the heart of what it means to live a surrendered life.Romans 12:1 tells us, “I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer yourContinueContinue reading “Are You a Living Sacrifice? “

The Thorns

The other day, I was discussing eagles with a friend. We discussed how the mother eagle lines the nest with thorns, rocks, and other sharp materials. After she lays the foundation of the nest with these kinds of uncomfortable objects, she lines it with softer materials such as feathers and anything she can find. InContinueContinue reading “The Thorns”

Heavy Baskets

My parents divorced when I was very young. Because of the nature of their divorce, I never had a relationship with my biological mother. After decades of drug abuse and mental health problems, she took her own life before the Christmas of 2000. As you can imagine, even though we were estranged, her choices andContinueContinue reading “Heavy Baskets”