Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7NLT Peace, even the sound of the word... Continue Reading →
John 15:4-5 (NLT) Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me. “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce... Continue Reading →
POD #30: It’s all right Write about the balance between inspired action and trust that you will have everything you need, when you need it, in your next season Like a kid baking cookies, I am love to try things out all along the way. I am not sure how many times I have went... Continue Reading →
Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled. Romans 15:4 NLT Waiting patiently for God has definitely been a growing process for me. I like to see things happen immediately, and God's timing... Continue Reading →
POD #29: Ingredients for inspiration What has worked for you in the past and how can you bring more of that into your life now? When was the last time you totally lost track of time because you were enjoying yourself so incredibly much? What is one creative endeavor, ideally one that has nothing to... Continue Reading →
But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Jude 1:20-21 NKJV I like the idea of God taking me from faith to faith. Faith floating along in life,... Continue Reading →
There is a mighty hero found in the pages of Judges whose life inspires growth. He is listed in Hebrews as one of the hero's of faith, whose story is too long to recount. A small piece of his story is found in Judges 6-8. The story starts with young man tending to his family... Continue Reading →
POD #28: How do you respond to expectations? Do you generally resist work deadlines, tax filing due dates, bill payment deadlines and other things people expect of you?If so, write about one type of external expectation you’ve learned how to meet, consistently. How did you do that? What’s the strategy you’ve used?Do you generally live up... Continue Reading →
POD #27: How’s the view? Inspired by Warren Berger’s book, A More Beautiful Question, and his consideration of McCullough’s talk, write your answers to these questions on two separate mountains: (a) the mountain you’re most focused on climbing now (could be life, relationships, career, health, artistically, etc.), and (b) the mountain you have identified wanting to... Continue Reading →
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 