by: By Carol McClain:  @carol_mcclain Friends started a small group with one of those fun character quizzes. In this one, our characteristics were symbolized by cute animals: lion, otter, beaver, golden retrievers. I so wanted to be a beaver. They were industrious. Got things done. All business. That’s how I saw myself. Shockingly, I came up as …[ read more ]

Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, 39 and [ b ]through Him everyone who believes is freed from all things, from which you could not be freed through the Law of Moses . Acts 13:38-39 By: Carol McClain  @carol_mcclain I was raised in a church tradition that never offered complete eradication of sin. Always a stain remained and sacrifices had to …[ read more ]

Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. Luke 12:27 By: Carol McClain  @carol_mcclain One of my favorite spots in the Montreal Botanical Gardens . If you ever want to see perfection, go there–especially from now until early summer. …[ read more ]

“Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Rom. 8:1.     Mistakes. Ever make one?   Usually we don’t like to admit it–especially publicly. But I have little pride.   Mistakes are good.   Last week began my crazy week. I taught at a woman’s retreat, had approximately 3.5 tons …[ read more ]

But Jesus called them to him and said, “You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant, and whoever would be first among you must be …[ read more ]