Identity in Christ

I was excited but scared. This wasn’t part of our plan. I wasn’t supposed to be pregnant yet. The week trudged on, and the day to test again finally arrived. In a matter of seconds, the plus sign shone brightly. Ready or not, we would soon be parents to a bouncing baby boy.

I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I was frustrated because we needed to leave for the party, but I wasn’t ready. I had run to the store that morning to buy a last minute birthday gift, tried to finish all the things on my to-do list, and made sure the kids were dressed. Frazzled, I plopped down to put my shoes on and growled, “We have to go now!” Everyone scrambled to the car. We rode in silence, mostly because no one dared to say a word for fear of ho

A childhood game of Red Rover becomes a lesson about what we all crave, to belong, to be chosen, to matter. One split-second decision can leave someone I love feeling betrayed and rejected. Jesus understands that pain firsthand. Betrayed by a close friend and rejected by those nearest to Him, He still chooses us, especially when we feel like outcasts. If you’ve ever carried the sting of rejection or the ache of betrayal, this story will remind you whose team you are welcome t