Tim Tracy …Even When I Don’t Love Myself “For the entire law is fulfilled in keeping this one command: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” –Galatians 5:14 NIV That’s a powerful verse and it’s found a few more times throughout the Bible too. And I’m betting you have no problem loving others. Sure, sometimes family can be a … Read more
There are many heroes of the faith mentioned in the New Testament. If you were asked to name one, you might mention Paul, or Peter, or John. Chances are the same names would come up no matter who you asked. But, like the major and minor prophets in the Old Testament, the Bible also has … Read more
Who I Am In Christ Series, part 5 If you have been following along in this series, I hope you are beginning to see what a wonderful identity you have in Christ! The deeper you go in God, the more developed this identity becomes. It begins to permeate everything you think, say, and do. … Read more
Is There A Problem? There’s something that’s been bothering me for a long time. It’s been percolating in my brain, but I’ve been afraid to write about it because I don’t like stepping on toes. But something strange happened recently, and I think the time is right. I’ve been a bookworm all my life. My … Read more
The Power of Daily Prayer Incorporating prayer into your daily life is a wonderful way to build an intimate relationship with your heavenly Father. In today’s fast-paced world, finding time to relax and connect with yourself and God can feel overwhelming. But with these helpful tips, you’ll discover how to make prayer an effortless … Read more
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you have a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” — Colossians 3:13 It’s hard when you’ve been hurt. And it’s hard to let go of that. But holding onto a grudge is not the same as winning a battle. In fact, … Read more
The Reason For The Season We know that December 25th isn’t really the day that Jesus was born, but we celebrate it then anyway. And that’s okay. Yet there are many people who celebrate Christmas without any knowledge of the significance of Jesus. They just love the decorations, the gift giving, and the parties. In … Read more
Gratitude – It’s All About Choices “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” — William Arthur Warde How you feel – how happy you are, how stressed you are, even how well you sleep – may seem like it’s out of your hands, but it … Read more
Gratitude is one of the most powerful emotions that you can experience. It connects you to what is truly important in your life. It reminds you that as long as you’re breathing, everything is going to be okay. And it helps frame your day, your expectations, and your actions. Embracing gratitude can be … Read more
Who I Am In Christ Series, part 4 When I came to Christ during the Jesus People movement of the Seventies (what TIME magazine called “The Jesus Revolution”), I was loaded with insecurity. I wasn’t sure who or what I was. Having been subjected to years of rejection and emotional abuse, my psyche was traumatized. … Read more