That's one of the most attractive characteristics of Christ to me.
There is no broken place of mine that He doesn't see.
Not only does He see those pieces, He tenderly repairs them.
In His timing, of course, but that is so much better than clinging to those piercing shards that re-wound us time and again.
But that part, the healing part, it is SO important.
We don't have to remain broken.
In fact, we shouldn't.
"God does not keep us from suffering, but God does keep us. We can rest in the assurance that as our world and we come unhinged, God remains steadfast in love and in sustaining possibilities for renewing the work of hope in the world and in our hearts."
Read MoreThis sweet poem was written in 1989 by Lucille Hurst Johnson, my Great-Great Aunt. I thought it was sweet enough to share as today's throwback!
Read MoreIt was this time last year that the idea came upon me to try to make my gifts GIVE twice!
I sought out non-profits and other companies that sold goods made by women from third world countries or who had survived trafficking, prostitution, and abuse.
I've gathered up some of the best organizations I can find in hopes that the gifts we buy can benefit multiple lives.
Yes, Jesus Christ is still on His throne, yesterday, today, and forever, but that does not mean we sit idly by on this Earth, waiting for the day He calls us home.
We are at war and the battle plans have been drawn.
"Love one another, as I have loved you so must you love one another." John 13:34
"Set an example...in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12
"Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with you God." Micah 6:8
We are to be working HARD at bringing the Kingdom to Earth.
Think about the people that you love the deepest. You live them too don't do?
Your heart and soul share in their joys, sorrows, celebrations, and defeat.
You pray over them, pour into them, and give more than you have.
My phone is right.
I live the people that I love.
These people were literally living in the time period called "The Dark Ages".
They had nothing good, nothing clean, nothing true.
They didn't even know what they were missing.
But after the darkness, came the light.
The men, women, and children of that time began hearing the Gospel.
The beautiful truth that God created them and loved them even in their most desperate existence.
Sometimes I wish I could hear it again for the first time.
How sweet it is for the light to come on for the very first time.
What an unburdening for all who choose to believe.
I wrote this for a high school friend, then realized I needed to hear it more than she did...
Read MoreMy favorite photo of me and the birthday guy!
Read MoreI need Jesus to lead me in all my relationships because I am broken and because the people I am in relationship with are broken too.
That means our relationships are broken, yes, but those broken relationships are opportunities for Christ to be glorified.