My father and I were never very close. As an adult looking back, I can see how much he loved me, but as a young girl, I longed for his affection and lingering conversation. Instead, his demeanor often seemed tense and our dialogues were laced with, “Get to the point, Chrissy!” I grew up with the distinct perception that I was […]

How do you deal with regrets once you have repented? Do you easily accept God’s forgiveness and move on, never really thinking about your sin again?  Or do you think that the amount of sorrow you feel over your sin somehow justifies your right to be forgiven? 2 Cor 7:10 says this: “Godly sorrow brings […]

A sold sign stood proud in our yard on 82nd Street. I sat in the living room surrounded by boxes and bubble wrap as a strange feeling of bliss and panic crawled up my chest. We had less than three weeks to move. After raising our blended family of four children, my husband John and […]