By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35 By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain A young friend was expecting her first baby. Family prepared a baby shower on a Sunday afternoon and, of course, all those she loved were invited. This included her church family from …[ read more ]

“For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ” Gal. 1:10.   By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain My latest glass: My best–but can’t compare to God’s glory My sister Marianne recently …[ read more ]

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain The root of our issue: We’re unclean. My first marriage fell apart. I’d married a man with issues–totally unaware that he’d married a woman with issues. Our fights became furious. I’d become the …[ read more ]

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”   By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain   Without forgiveness, the hurts of our lives cling to us like the smoke wildfires.   We burn each time we finger the seared surface.   God knows our pain. After all, He forgave the unpardonable. Upon …[ read more ]

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”   By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain   Author’s note: If you’ve experienced severe trauma like incest, rape, murder, or other egregious harms, please see a counselor. Still, the path to YOUR healing is forgiveness.   Jesus Showed the Ultimate Example Jesus was the …[ read more ]