My word this year is growth. Not accidental, but intentional. These thoughts are guided by a devotional. In order to grow, (Things to Abandon for Spiritual Growth, Brian Price) I must abandon competition. I am not running someone else's race or against someone else. I must abandon materialism. I must acknowledge God as the source... Continue Reading →
Ashamed to Glory
Imagine the Gospel without any suffering. No mention of the sin in the garden. No mention of the murder of Abel. No mention of the flood or the tower of Babel. No wandering in the wilderness or battles of war for the Israelites. No mention of the trials and failures of men. No mention of the... Continue Reading →
Anticipation
As a child you wait In grand anticipation of Christmas morning the gifts, family, food and fun. Early morning wake up Excitement fills the air As we wait for the time From being good all year. Over 2000 years ago The world waited in anticipation For the birth of a Savior A gift for all... Continue Reading →
Power and Strength
Isaiah 40:29 contains a powerful statement. God gives power to the weak. God gives strength to the powerless. Power is defined as: 1)the ability to do something or act in a particular way, especially as a faculty or quality 2)the capacity or ability to direct or influence the behavior of others or the course of... Continue Reading →
Unique beauty
There is a beautiful scene on my drive home, growing in the corner of someone's yard. The trees are radiant in color. Bright yellow, oranges, burgundy, green and brown together combine in a perfection only God could create. I wanted to stop and take a picture, but the traffic behind me would fail to appreciate my... Continue Reading →
Rejoice
When I was little, we sang a song often that was based on Philippians 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always, and again i say rejoice. Rejoice in the Lord always, and again i say rejoice Rejoice, rejoice And again I say rejoice Rejoice, rejoice And again I say rejoice Rejoice in the Lord always, and... Continue Reading →
Impressions
I've been keeping a secret. It was a startling discovery. I suppose I have done a good job as people seem surprised by the revelation. People I thought knew me pretty well. At the same time, it has saddened me that people don't really know me. It is mostly my fault; despite being an open book.... Continue Reading →
Lessons from a squirrel
Last night I was standing at the edge of the ravine taking in the magnificent beauty before me. Below there were little squirrels playing a game of chase. They were all over the area. Then a lone, noisy squirrel caught my attention. I became completely engrossed with his activity. Lone squirrel was very active and... Continue Reading →
Trusting His Will {#Write31Days}
Matthew 26:36-46 tells of Jesus praying in Gethsemane. Although Jesus knew that the journey ahead He would walk alone, Jesus hoped his friends of three years would be with Him to encourage Him and pray for Him. Jesus being fully God knew what He would suffer in the hours ahead, in His fully man body He experienced... Continue Reading →
Bad News {#Write31Days}
The news is filled with bad news. For a while I stopped watching the news completely because it was filled with only negative things and is usually biased to the news channel owner or supporters. However with it being an election year I have tried to follow as much of the races that impact my... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 