I was pausing my exercise program (EA Active Sports 2) today, sitting there trying to catch my breath, asking "When is this going to get easier?" I have been doing it eleven weeks, at least 4 days a week, sometimes more. I have burned over 14,502.5 calories, exercised 27 hours and 40 minutes, completed 73... Continue Reading →
God has been leading me more to take time with the things I teach others and really apply His word to it, instead of the secular training I have. So here are some initial thoughts about marriage.
When I first came back to the Lord after walking away for seven years, I have to admit I defined my life in what "I can't do." You know "I can't drink." "I can't do drugs." "I can't have sex." I can't cuss." "I can't smoke." "I can't watch that." "I can't listen to that."... Continue Reading →
One of the things I am always looking for are ways to incorporate Biblical messages into the lives of the people I work with. Sometimes I can be direct, and just say John 3:16 says.... but other times I have to be a little more creative. Usually when I do, someone in the group opens... Continue Reading →
I shared this today in group, after being told I was too cheerful for Thanksgiving where I was. Needless to say, when it was over, the people with me had a better mood too! These are four secrets to the happiness in my life. 4 Giving Secrets: 1)Giving your problems to God – He is... Continue Reading →
I was teaching a group today on how our behaviors are motivated by needs that we want met. One of the needs identified was the need for freedom. Under the description one of the statements read "the need for freedom is met when we do something that we don't have to do." Tonight in church our... Continue Reading →
I was standing in church Wednesday evening, completely drained emotionally. I was trying to praise God during praise and worship, I realized I was doing it wrong. I can't remember what song we were singing, just that I felt so empty. I firmly believe that while we go to church to get spiritually filled, that... Continue Reading →
So many times things happen, and no one knows the thoughts that go through your head. Well, I like to think that. But God knows, and even if it would never be appropriate to say "I'm sorry" to the person that is the object of that thought - God knows our hearts. As I was... Continue Reading →
I have been reading the Bait of Satan by John Bevere. Well technically I read it, then at the beginning of the year I decided to do the study and really digest what was in the book. I admit, as I read it, I could think of a few other people "who needed to read... Continue Reading →
Luke 4 tells of different times in the Lord's life where he made a "great escape." Luke 4:1-13 Jesus escaped to the wilderness to be tempted, but also to receive power. When we are able to go through trials and tribulations and escape the entrapment of those times, then we are refreshed and filled with... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 