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“Leave it all behind…” – the moment I left legalism in my heart
And so I left it all behind. All the working for His favor. All the seeking for answers. All the desiring of the acceptance of people. Because He already has what I need.…
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“You are God, You are God, Of all else I’m letting go!”
In that moment, I felt myself truly let go of “all else.” I felt myself running to his arms. Accepting his love, his peace, his forgiveness, and his grace.
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The real me
When I really grasped it, that big weight that I had been carrying around (guilt, shame, expectations, fears) just slipped off my back.
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“Sitting on the premises” – sometimes, it’s okay not to serve in church
Let's remember that while there is definitely value in serving God, sometimes, there's just as much value in "sitting on the premises."
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There are no “entry-level positions” with God
Because there are no "entry-level" positions in God's eyes. There are no ladders to climb to make us more important than another Christian.
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Safety in the comfortable cocoon of fundamentalism
Leaving behind legalism is one of the most terrifying things I've ever done. And for a long time, I just couldn't do it.
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when you and your husband are in different spiritual places
For those times when you are out-of-sync spiritually with your spouse.
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Church Attendance: on being “in your place” in church
The verse that is probably used the most to stress "faithful church attendance" is simply a reminder that we need to be getting together with other believers.
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What to do when your church isn’t meeting your needs
I'm asking you to focus less on the problem and consider the possibility you could in fact be part of the solution.
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forget where you “should be” and “give God your ugly”
But sometimes, the first step of surrender is admitting to God that you aren't ready to surrender.
