When I think of barren, I think of a tree in the middle of winter; no leaves, nothing but dying branches. Jesus defines it differently. Barren, to Him, means fruitless. Why? Well, a tree that looks like it is what it’s supposed to be, but doesn’t produce the fruit it should may as well actually be barren. It’s useless. It’s deceiving. It serves no purpose.
Read MoreCan I humble myself enough to say Have mercy on [me], O Lord, Son of David? To admit to my condition and that I am not deserving of, yet completely dependent upon the loving touch of His healing hand? Can I? Can you?
Read MoreThe truth is, when I chase perfection, I am choosing to believe that my justification comes from the Law rather than from the grace of God through Christ. And this only leads us away from Christ, not closer to Him.
Read MoreThis truth prevails in our everyday lives today. Your life didn’t have to be this way. You didn’t have to experience the hurt, loss, poverty, loneliness, confusion, chaos, depression, addiction or any specific struggle you find yourself dealing with. It could’ve been avoided. It could’ve gone differently. God could have rewritten your story before He even crafted the skies and seas to exclude every major struggle you’ve experienced…
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