Have you ever watched a butterfly break from its cocoon? It’s quite remarkable–and the first time, a little frightening. As first, her wings are folded and damp. She doesn’t fly right away. Instead, she must pump blood to her veins to dry out her wings. To see her in those first moments, you may assume […]
Our Hope for Transformation is Found Where Love Abounds
I never knew the transforming power of love until God’s transformation taught me how to love myself. For most of my life, I felt guarded. No one gave me a reason. Sure, I’ve experienced rejection and betrayal and plenty of times when I’ve been left out. But my protective boundaries were built by my own […]