By Carol McClain @carol_mcclain Sin. Oh, our God is a big meany, you think. “Don’t do this. Don’t do that.” We can never do anything that’s fun. Sin proves God doesn’t love us. But what exactly is sin? Is it a list of do nots given willy-nilly by a capricious diety? No. When you consider sin, …[ read more ]

By Carol McClain @carol_mcclain God’s love surrounds us when blessings flow like glitter at a party. No one would be naive, though, to believe if we love and serve God we would never suffer. We need only look at our lives and realize it exists. How do we know God loves us even when we suffer? …[ read more ]

By Carol McClain @carol_mcclain “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16. Years ago God I learned a valuable lesson. I love tomatoes, and I hoard the the end of summer bounty until the last one …[ read more ]

By Carol McClain @carol_mcclain “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows” James 1:17.   In our crazy world, we take the credit for all the good in our life. Then, of course, when things go wrong, we blame other …[ read more ]

By Carol McClain @carol_mcclain My husband’s love language is gifts. He loves to give. If an organization he’s passionate about needs a contribution–he donates. When friends need something, he’s there. He is a wonderful husband to have at Christmas. My love language is cheaper. I love language. Specific images, words, details. When I’m feeling needy, I …[ read more ]