by Haley Reed | Apr 10, 2022 | Shrapnel
I used to try to be a good Christian by living what I perceived to be a “righteous” life. My heart was right, but it was a futile pursuit dependent on my own strength. I felt like the better my performance the better my relationship with God. After the Pin... 
by Haley Reed | Apr 9, 2022 | Shrapnel
Since the pin has been pulled, it feels like I’m playing the game of life with Easy Mode: ON. Now that I understand God was never keeping score but showing me how to play with Him, I have much more fun than many folks. I am invited to put on the burden of Jesus,... 
by Haley Reed | Apr 8, 2022 | Shrapnel
There used to be “no-fly zones” for me in God’s Word. Either they were too scary because of the impossible standards, or I just didn’t understand what they were asking of me. I would just avoid them in general, although they were mostly in the... 
by Haley Reed | Apr 7, 2022 | Shrapnel
Since my Pin has been Pulled I throw my hands in the air and enjoy the ride when life takes its twists and turns. I can do this because I have solid assurance in Jesus. If you knew everything was going to work out for your good, how would you live your life? John... 
by Haley Reed | Apr 6, 2022 | Shrapnel
In the past when someone asked me to pray for a need, I was pretty good to my word and would pray for them. However, subconsciously I would evaluate how the person got into the difficulty. Was this self-inflicted? A result of bad habits or decisions? Were you a... 
by Haley Reed | Apr 4, 2022 | Shrapnel
Since the Pin has been pulled, the more I understand the security in God’s grace and great love for me personally. It’s easier to worry about my own affairs versus how I compare with others. There’s no need to expose others for the sake of...