I HAVE HOPE

When I wrote Winning through a Loss I really had to put myself out there.  Many things that people like to keep private I shared.  I didn’t give it a second thought because I knew I needed to share every bit of what I went through.  In writing my latest book, I have had to take that openness a step further to allow anyone and everyone to see some of the many mistakes I have made.  If I was to feel shameful because of those mistakes and hide them away like they didn’t happen, God wouldn’t be able to do what He does.  No matter what we have done and no matter how bad we think we are because of our past, God will use it to glorify Him.  I choose to be open about my mistakes so other people may learn from them.  I challenge and encourage everyone to not hide behind a false sense of character or moral standard but to be completely open and honest in your life.  In writing this I am reminded of some of the false doctrine I have ran into when researching for the book.  Some churches claim that once you are baptized into Christ, you are to no longer sin.  Most all Christians would agree that we should avoid sin and as we make progress and grow in our faith, sin will become less and less, but right now I am not perfect.  I am not righteous.  I am a sinner like everyone else in this world but I do live with the hope of someday being made holy and righteous so I can live for eternity with the Holy one. 

Galatians 5:5        For we through the Spirit, by faith, are waiting for the hope of righteousness.