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…
March 29, 2020
by Col. Gary Nelson (ret), my wonderful earthly father! A few years ago, I was planning a Sunday school lesson on The Father’s Heart. While I was driving home one day in rush hour traffic, thinking about the subject, suddenly Read more…
March 13, 2020
Would you like the key to happiness? It is money, fame, power, adoration? Nope, none of those. But I can tell you what it is! Does that sound too good to be true? It’s not! The key to happiness and Read more…
February 14, 2020
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” Matt 13:45-46 During Roman times pearls were an elusive Read more…