Living loved

Seeking Perfect Love

I know from a human viewpoint I often don’t measure up to others, and it’s impossible for me to reach God’s perfect standards. These thoughts assail me at times: “I’ll never achieve what she’s accomplished; God must like her more than me. She’s so competent and productive.” “She’s more loving, wise, and obedient than I… Continue reading Seeking Perfect Love

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When We Can’t Feel God’s Love

For a long time, my view of God and His love was skewed. If you’d asked, I probably would’ve provided an accurate description. I would’ve talked about how merciful and gentle He was, how faithful He was to remain beside us, and how He’d stop at nothing, even His own death, to draw us close.… Continue reading When We Can’t Feel God’s Love

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The Unshakable Security of Christ’s Love

Jesus should’ve given up on me long ago. I gave up on myself, especially during my teen years, when I spent more time drunk than sober, and filled with enough anger to emotionally combust. But each day, God pursued me and lovingly drew me until, eventually, His gentle and persistent love soothed my inner angst… Continue reading The Unshakable Security of Christ’s Love