Being Carried Downstream

The Impact of God's Love

God loves you. That’s probably the most used phrase in all of Christian history. To be fair, it’s a central truth in much of Jesus’ teachings, and you would be hard pressed to find a more valuable phrase in all of the Bible.  Like many popular phrases however, this tiny declaration has been used so […]

The Angels Inside

Seeing beyond the brokenness

“I saw the angel in the marble and I carved until I set him free.”   Few artists in history can rival the talent and skill of Michelangelo Buonarroti. His sculptures and paintings adorn some of the most renowned museums and cathedrals in the world. Perhaps Michelangelo’s greatest gift was his vision. Not only were […]

When Your Inner GPS Is Broken

The Difference in Doing and Being

I lost therefore I am a loser. I failed therefore I am a failure.   Those statements seem to make sense don’t they?  If you failed, doesn’t that make you a failure? The phrases may seem logical, but they can be incredibly destructive. Using your performance at a particular moment (I failed the test. I […]