If we are all completely honest, pride is our number one problem. For most of us. Almost all of us. We are disappointed when others don’t see our needs. Pride. We are wishing others would go along with what we … Continue reading
Pride
God’s Power
If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit who dwells in you. Romans 8:11 As … Continue reading
Fraud
I am a fraud. Flawed. Not perfect. You? If you’re honest, you’ll agree. Yes about me, but I’m referring to you. None of us are perfect. We all demand. We all seek number one (us). We all judge. Living for … Continue reading
The Robe
Ever read The Robe? It was written in 1942 by Lloyd Douglas and has become an enduring classic for millions over the years. Sharing the story of a young Roman soldier, you are drawn into the story as this soldier … Continue reading
Wide Open
Jesus is forever our always. Forever, Jesus is our always. Always and forever, is Jesus to you. To me. To us. He is and always will be there for you. Always. For all things. Every little thing. There is no … Continue reading
Good
God is still good. He is. He is still good. Even though…. Fill in the blank with whatever your even though is. Even though your family breaks apart, He is still good. Even though your life isn’t what you pictured, … Continue reading
Slow Slide
Satan rarely enters with a bang. He rarely announces his presence, coming through our choices instead. It’s usually one choice. That leads you to another. And another. And another. And before you know it, you don’t recognize the path anymore … Continue reading
Living with Jesus
Who is He to you? Jesus. Was He simply a nice guy? Model of morality? Or your King of Kings? Savior of your soul? Yes to all of the above. Although, He was and is more than simply a nice … Continue reading
The Faithfulness of God
Keep trusting. Keep believing. God has a plan and it is our only job to keep going, trusting and believing He will do what He has promised He will do. You must remember how faithful God is to us, His … Continue reading
Loving God’s Way
Sigh, I admit, this is hard. Way hard. Loving God’s way means loving the unlovable. Not caring about the reaction. But loving anyway. Because that’s what God does. He loves you, doesn’t He? And let’s admit, you’re not always perfectly … Continue reading
I’m Sorry
What do those words mean to you? An apology? Heartfelt from you to the offended? Or a necessary evil? Something to get your loved one off your back? Apologies mean the world. They write the wrongs. Cover the faults. Restore … Continue reading
Imagine
I cannot even imagine life without Jesus. Living in absolute fear without the foundation of my all knowing God. Not sharing my deepest fears with the One who already knows. Not asking Him to remove my fear, replacing it with … Continue reading
His Wings
He will cover you with his feathers,and under his wings you will find refuge;his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. (Psalm 91:4) Your God promises to completely cover you with Himself. Hiding you under His wings. You will find … Continue reading
Wonder Woman ’84
How are you blocking God from showing you what He has for you? How are you blocking your freedom from springing forth? How are you blocking God’s peace from covering every fear? How are you blocking the very presence of … Continue reading
New Year
I love New Years. Do you? Nothing like a fresh start. Clean slate. A reset. Are you resetting anything? Wiping anything clean? Looking back at last year’s goals, I actually did pretty great! How ’bout you? I accomplished over half … Continue reading
Whose Are You?
Are you your own? Or are you God’s? Do you live for yourself? Or do you live under God’s breath? Living for yourself can be fun, I will admit. But it’s also sad. Lonely. And it’s a pit that never … Continue reading
Morality
What is morality? Well, it’s when one is moral or has morals. What’s the definition of morals? Webster says “of or relating to principles of right and wrong in behavior- ethical.” Makes perfect sense. Especially when Webster continues: “conforming to … Continue reading
God’s Chosen
The angel Gabriel had just disappeared, leaving her with God’s request. Mary was left standing in the middle of the room, trembling after her encounter with God’s holy angel. Steadying herself by grabbing a chair, she collapsed into it, wondering … Continue reading
Joseph and Mary
God interrupted their plans. Big time, yes? Joseph and Mary were ordinary people living a simple life doing normal things. They had normal plans. Get married. Start a family. Carve out the best possible existence with the resources they had. … Continue reading
Seeking
What are you seeking after? What would you give your life for? What if this happiness costs you something. Would it be worth it, whatever this is you seek? Temporary pain for the greater good comes to mind. Further college … Continue reading
Sitting Dignified
Are you? Sitting dignified in your place? Sometimes in life, we are less than. Lowered into a status we did not ask for. It might be a devalued relationship. Or a job. Maybe you were simply completely misunderstood. Or maybe, … Continue reading
Simply Jesus
Jesus, I need You. I need You with all I am. I need Your strength, because mine is all gone. I need Your wisdom to see through all the worldly crud. I need Your love to flow through me when … Continue reading
Longing
What is the longing of your heart? The deep down longing? To win the lottery? To get married? To make it through the day? How bout to know God? To know the living God, who made ALL things? He wants … Continue reading
Psalm 139:5
You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Psalm 139:5 (ESV) God, who created all things, is with you every step of the way. Not only is He with you, but He is behind you, … Continue reading
Value
How much do you value other people? Enough to care about them past, “How are you?” Do you really want to hear something other than the usual “Fine?” If you do, you show your friend value. Let’s go deeper. How … Continue reading
2 Timothy 2:26
2 Timothy 2:26 “…and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will.” I assume you want to come to your senses. To live honorably before … Continue reading
God Alone
We cannot rely on anyone but God alone. God alone is all we need. If you place your trust in humans, you will be disappointed. Bitterly. But God will never disappoint you. Yes, He won’t always do what you want. … Continue reading
Needing God
God, I need You. I need Your strength. Mine is all gone. I need Your love for others. Mine is all used up. I need Your peace. Don’t have any on my own that lasts more than a second. I … Continue reading
Rejection
Satan wants us to reject ourselves. He wants us to act as if we are reject-able. Unloved. When we act accordingly, we fulfill that prophecy. Ultimately rejected. Not because of us, but because of how we act. As parents, we … Continue reading
Choosing Hope
Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God. Psalm 42:5 Do you ever talk to yourself? Talk yourself … Continue reading
Fed Up
Are you as fed up as I am? Fed up with the enemy trying to step foot into your life? Trying to gain a foothold in your home and with your family? How fed up are you? Enough to do … Continue reading
Devil’s Schemes
News flash. Devil doesn’t care about you if you’re lukewarm. He doesn’t spend his time on you if you’re not walking with God. He figures he has you. Right where he wants you. But if you have life that happens…. … Continue reading
An Example or Stumbling Block?
Let yourself be an example instead of a stumble. An example of Christ’s love instead of a stumble into sin. Man, that’s hard. Not always, but sometimes. Actually, usually it is, am I right? Especially when our flesh cries out … Continue reading
Gifts
Rest in the knowledge that He is enough. That He, our Lord, holds all things in His hands. Are you resting? Or are you resisting? Matthew 7:11 reminds us “If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give … Continue reading
Come Unto Me
“Come unto Me,” is from Matthew 11:28. Reading further, Jesus is asking you to come to Him, giving Him your burdens. In exchange, He will give you rest. Rest. But you must come unto Him. Boiling it down to one … Continue reading
Faith in the Valley
How do you have faith when God allows things you wish He wouldn’t? What then? God is sovereign over all. Yes, our world is broken. But nothing happens in this life without first filtering through God’s hands. God’s hands hold … Continue reading
Devouring Your Family
Are you watching? Or are you blind? The devil is constantly looking for a way in. A way into your home, your children, yourself. He can’t stop the good gifts God provides; however, he can mess things up. He can … Continue reading
Trapped Animal
Ever feel backed into a corner? Kinda like a trapped animal? How would you react? Defensively? I would. The flesh wants to be protected. While maturity is always the goal, sometimes the flesh wins. Differing points of view can complicate … Continue reading
Depending Upon Him
For God alone my soul waits in silence; from Him comes my salvation. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress; I shall not be greatly shaken. Psalm 62:1-2 Don’t hesitate. Don’t stop and think. Don’t be afraid … Continue reading
Choose and Refuse
We all have choices don’t we? Too many when it comes to laundry soap or paint colors if you ask me. But in this life, in each moment we breathe, we have a choice set before us. We must choose … Continue reading
