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. Â She doesn’t fly right away. Â Instead, she must pump blood to her veins to dry out her wings. Â 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. Â 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 […]

