“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 ]

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain If Jesus forgave his murder, how can we not forgive others? I have a guarantee on how to make the world better. MUCH better. It’s New Year’s and nearly half of us make resolutions. Of that …[ read more ]