- The BEST Christmas Gift
By Carol McClain: @carol_mcclain In 1937 King Edward VIII of England gave up his title and power and glory for love. He loved a sinner–a married American in the process of divorce. Wallis Simpson sympathized with the Nazis. Edward loved her, so he sacrificed everything for her. For an American, this love which created a constitutional crisis in England, speaks of a fairy …[ read more ]
- How to Study the Bible
By: Carol McClain carol_mcclain “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God” Romans 10:17. In everything, the Bible supplies us direction. Hardly a post goes by on this blog where I don’t refer to Scripture. I know from experience, my hope and my peace come from the word of God. However, the question you …[ read more ]
- Forgive Yourself: Three Steps to Healing
By: Carol McClain carol_mcclain “You are all together beautiful, my love, there is no flaw in you” Song 4:7. “I wouldn’t undo anything I did because it made me what I am today.” You’ve heard this, haven’t you? I certainly have and it drives me crazy. I’d undo tons of things I did and be …[ read more ]
- How To Forgive: A Recipe
By: Carol McClain carol_mcclain My good friend Xandra fought with her sister and her sister’s husband. She never shared with me what the issue was, but Xandra quit going to the church they all attended. She cut off communication and refused to let her children associate with the couple. It sounds like a good recipe for …[ read more ]
- Heal Yourself: Forgiveness
By: Carol McClain carol_mcclain We’ve all been crushed by ruthless (or clueless people). Seeing as everyone sins, Christians included, we often rub shoulders with arrogant, rude, know-it-all, clueless people who tromp all over us. Sometimes it hits closer to home with more devasting consequences when parents, children or spouses crush our spirits. We need to forgive. …[ read more ]