“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 ]

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose. Rom. 8: 28   The Lord upholds all who are falling and raises up all who are bowed down. Ps. 145:14   By: Carol McClain  @carol_mcclain You Can Make Mistakes And Still Be Right …[ read more ]

There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. 1 John 4:18 By: Carol McClain @carol_mcclain It’s funny, for years, 1 John 4:18 drove me nuts. I feared–ergo, I was not perfect. If I wasn’t perfect, I wasn’t …[ read more ]

“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it” Proverbs 22:6 English: perfectionist measuring and cutting grass (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) I’m not this bad. Maybe my husband is? Causes So far we’ve learn perfection comes from: The heart. Pride convinces us we have …[ read more ]

“For God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil” Genesis 3:5. I am a recovering perfectionist.    Or maybe not so recovering…but like an alcoholic, the perfectionist needs to recognize her addiction, only then can Jesus heal it. Therefore, I …[ read more ]