September 23, 2022
I was always a good student. But as a teenager I did not have much interest in or the money to go to college. My parents encouraged me to go, so in obedience to them, I started the process. I Read more…
April 11, 2022
If God’s promise to you is delayed, you have time to step up and prepare! The Apostle Peter gives some instructions on how we can make the most of the waiting. “ And because of his <God’s> glory and excellence, he Read more…
February 7, 2022
Going to Disney is the dream of every kid I know. So, the excitement children feel when a parent promises, “we’ll go to Disney,” is immeasurable! They jump up and down; and run around. They hoot and holler, and immediately Read more…
October 1, 2021
Lean in. Those words in my spirit gave me pause one morning as I was pouring out my frustrations to the Lord about the confusing days in which we live. As I pondered the phrase, a picture formed in my Read more…
June 17, 2021
The foundation of Jesus Christ will NEVER crack or erode. But, when we look at our lives and examine our foundations, we must consider whether our faith remains fully grounded on Christ as our foundation. If you have discovered that your foundation is a little shaky, it is time to make adjustments. Read more to find out how!
April 7, 2021
The Apostle Peter instructed, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour” (I Peter 5:8). Of course, most of us know this verse and would never willingly open the door for the devil, as a roaring lion, to stalk through the door of our lives. We rightfully flee from overt sins like murder, theft, and adultery. Hopefully, we are wise enough to also avoid more socially acceptable, but just as destructive, sins like drunkenness, sexual immorality, lying, unwholesome talk, and seething anger. Those are all things that can give the devil a foothold in our lives.
January 31, 2021
My beloved dog, Riley, died in October. His death, added to other significant losses we experienced recently, left my emotions raw and agitated. Little things caused oversized reactions from me. I did and said things that were out of character, Read more…
September 10, 2020
How do we truly seek the Lord? This question has been marinating in my thoughts for the past few weeks. The answer seems pretty straight forward, but there is more to it than meets the eye. The Big Picture As Read more…
July 3, 2020
Shifting Sand We live in a day where the beliefs of society are like shifting sand. Firm footing is hard to find. Like the time of the Biblical Judges, today “everyone <does> what is right in <their> own eyes” (Judges Read more…
May 21, 2020
India fascinated me. I had always wanted to go. I finally had a chance for an all expense paid trip, but I heard the Lord saying it was not the right time for me. So, I passed on the offer. Read more…