Breaking the Shackles of Shame
“Anyone who believes in him will never be put to shame.” Romans 10:11 Shame and Guilt Are Powerful Motivators I asked a friend of mine to come to Mission Hills to worship. His response was, “I can’t go to church, I would burst into flames.” He believed that his...
10 Prayers You Can Pray Today
Do you ever struggle to find the words to pray? Have your prayers started to feel repetitive and empty? One of the greatest ways to revive your prayer life through the work of the Holy Spirit is to pray God’s own words back to him. The Bible is filled with prayers,...
Shame Off You
Shame on you! Don’t bring shame on your people! Don’t do anything that will embarrass the family! Those phrases were a huge part of my childhood. As a mixed-race child in a small community, my very existence was shameful to my family. I was the thing that the other...
Finding Comfort in God’s Word
This world can be uncomfortable. All too often, our hearts are wounded and our efforts to soothe ourselves can be more harmful than helpful. We’ve tried what the world has to offer (self-care, exercise, and varieties of substances), and we don’t feel better. Where can...
Soul Care is the Best Self-Care
Self-care is very popular and appealing. The term can encompass everything from eating your favorite food, to bubble baths, to taking a day off. Does God care about how we care for ourselves? Yes, God is concerned with our self-care practices because He is our loving...
Seeking God in a Season of Grief
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort” | 2 Corinthians 1:3 No, how can that be! Not another one! It was all too familiar, another phone call sharing that a friend had lost a spouse. In the space...
Worry or Worship: A Parent’s Choice
You can’t fix it all It starts before our children are born. The desire to protect them from harm. We “childproof” our homes to soften the rough edges of life. We try to move all the dangers out of their reach. It feels like our responsibility to create a “safe” place...
How To Support A Grieving Friend
Last year Mission Hills Church hosted more than 30 memorials. Our congregation is filled with people who are grieving. Unfortunately, it can be a challenge to know how to care for those who are hurting. If you search social media, you will find thousands of recipes...
