“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God…” Romans 3:23 Another way to say this is: “We’re all the same size at the foot of the cross.” No one is better than you. No one is worse than you. We all need forgiveness. Black Sheep just have a more acute senseContinue reading “WE’RE ALL THE SAME SIZE”
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Moving Toward or Away?
“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.” 1 John 4:18 NIV “We love because he first loved us.” 1 John 4:19 NIV “Operating out of fear or love?” Are we moving toward ourContinue reading “Moving Toward or Away?”
What is the most difficult thing?
About being a black sheep, scapegoat, outcast, misfit or other label? I want to learn from you. Mine is shame.
STORIES
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, thatContinue reading “STORIES”
Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep. (Hint: we’re all black sheep).
A devotional for misfits, outcasts, black sheep, scapegoats and other nefarious types. Do you “step in it?’” Stick your “foot in your mouth?” Struggle with food, booze, spending or another unlikable, frustrating, destructive behavior? Is shame your constant companion? Critical voices? Control, control, control? Anxious much? Stopped a destructive behavior and wonder “what now?” PutContinue reading “Prayers and Musings of a Black Sheep. (Hint: we’re all black sheep).”