2025-08-15
Distorted
Distortion is subtle. It’s much the same with our hearts. Jagged edges pop up of resentment, anger, negativity, self-pity and any number of little things we rationalize away.
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2025-08-14
Small Words, Large Meaning
"May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us so that your (God's) ways may be known on earth, so that all the ends of the earth will fear him".
Read more..2025-08-13
Dandelions – Rise Above the Circumstances
Three lessons I have learned from dandelions. Be bright and cheerful all day long. Be tenacious. Live above the circumstances.
Read more..2025-08-12
Selling it All
Jesus never asks us to be foolish, but he does demand total commitment. Sometimes dedication to him appears foolish to onlookers
Read more..2025-08-11
Why Should We Pray?
Recently, I received an email with this question. “Why is it important to pray?” Here was my response:
Read more..2025-08-10
Change Me
The words caught me off guard. “Oh Lord, we have come here today to be changed by you… please change us.”
Read more..2025-08-09
Peeking into God’s Mind
Not only can we think about God, but he thinks about us! David seems almost overwhelmed by the concept of God’s unwavering attention being focused on his children. He describes God’s thoughts as not merely cerebral; they are precious.
Read more..2025-08-08
God is Awesome
I was alone. It was night and I was in a hospital ward after a four-hour back surgery. Even though I was on pain killers and heavily sedated from the anesthetic, I couldn’t sleep. I felt afraid.
Read more..2025-08-07
Called to Obedience
Obedience to God: We may not understand how the entire process is going to work out, but we need to trust God, because He is worthy of our trust! He is good and His plans for us are good. It just makes sense for us to be obedient to Him and to His call.
Read more..2025-08-06
Get Wise
What is wisdom and how do we get it? Why do we need wisdom? What are the characteristics of a wise person? How will my life benefit from wisdom?
Read more..2025-08-05
Small Steps are Big
Small steps are good. In fact, the smallest steps can be the biggest leaps of faith.
Read more..2025-08-04
Enjoy God’s Purposes in Creation
God has plainly made himself known in creation. Be blessed with gratitude for beauty around you, for the strength it offers
Read more..2025-08-03
Gardens
Take some time out over the next few weeks to really see what is around you and give thanks and praise to our wonderful Creator
Read more..2025-08-02
Crushed in Spirit
When sadness and depression settles into one’s mind, heart, and soul, it is not easy to shuck the feelings off, break out of the rut, and move on as some may suggest or think.
Read more..2025-08-01
If I Could Just See Jesus
Soul questions: Do you still have no faith? Why are you so afraid? Don’t you understand yet?
Read more..2025-07-31
Broken but Made Beautiful
It would seem to me that we are all in the potter’s house being shaped and molded. God holds us in his hand and molds us through the different experiences in life. Sometime he makes little changes and other times he fills the cracks and closes them up.
Read more..2025-07-30
What Faith Looks Like – A Choice to Trust
I have learned that I have a Choice. I have a significant Choice. Trust the Lord, our Sovereign Holy Almighty God.
Read more..2025-07-29
He’s Holding Me
During a very difficult time in my life, people kept encouraging me, “Keep hanging onto God and his promises and you’ll make it.”
Read more..2025-07-28
Don’t Think Too Much
The invitation is simple. It’s time to trust His leading. We need to serve our neighbors without fear.
Read more..2025-07-27
Opposition Happens
Even if you’re hurting, pray for strength so you can overcome the pain. "...the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Read more..2025-07-26
What Can You Expect?
...confident expectation in the Lord, knowing He will meet us in the midst of our need, we will feel His blessing on our hearts.
Read more..2025-07-25
Lost but Not Forsaken
He follows us under the fence and into the pub. He isn’t afraid to visit the darkest places of society, or our hearts.
Read more..2025-07-24
It’s Been Tough
Friend, make yourself available to God. Be His loving arms by caring for and comforting others.
Read more..2025-07-23
To Whom are You Listening?
Recently I spoke to someone with a nasty tone of voice. I didn’t even notice what I sounded like. But God did.
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