People who know me say that I’m friendly and hospitable. Often, I’m asked to reach out to others because I have a knack for making people feel safe, cared about and loved. Extending hospitality and compassion to others is always a blessing, but may I let you in on a little secret? The reason…
It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Dust
I grabbed my chest while tears slipped down my cheeks in an unending stream. The pain in my heart wasn’t physical. But the stabbing emotional hurt was so intense I could hardly breathe. My hands were shaking. My eyes were wide with fear. My mouth felt paralyzed. My life had gone from feeling full and…
Jesus and Chaos
Editor’s note: Rachel Hollis explores the joy-filled life in her new book Girl, Wash Your Face. In it she picks away at the lies that hold us back from reaching our God-ordained destinies. Today, we’re digging into the craziness of our daily lives that threatens to overwhelm us. Plus, today is Sit & Listen Saturday,…
Hope: The Already and the Not Yet
He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ — Revelation 21:5 NIV, emphasis mine The Greek word John uses for new is kainos. Kainos is not the common word used in the New Testament for new, which is neos. Neos is when you take an old car and overhaul it…
Where I Am: No Wonder He Is King
The King’s Eternal Reign: The Cradle, The Cross, and The Crown The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of… Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever! — Revelation 11:15 No wonder He was a Carpenter. Cradled in a manger made of wood, He brought Christmas joy to the world at His birth.…
The Choice is Ours: Believe the Old or Be the New
Behold, I am making all things new. – Revelation 21:5 The resurrection affects everything. When Jesus rose from the dead to defeat sin, death, and evil, he overcame everything affected by the fall. Jesus is the first of a kind, not only a new kind of person but a new creation: Then I saw a…