I was listening to Matthew 16 on the drive to work: 21 From then on Jesus began to tell his disciples plainly that it was necessary for him to go to Jerusalem, and that he would suffer many terrible things at the hands of the elders, the leading priests, and the teachers of religious law. He... Continue Reading →
Fulfilling my purpose Requires testing. Testing will cost something. Jesus’ purpose cost Him, His life Testing isn't meant to destroy me, but to make me more dependent On God. God is asking For my surrendered life. Testing will cost me, laying down my fleshly desires, my pride, my insecurities, my selfishness, my judgmental and critical attitudes,... Continue Reading →
Temptation. We all face it, so how do we prepare for it? Ephesians 6:16-18 (CJB) Always carry the shield of trust, with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the Evil One. And take the helmet of deliverance; along with the sword given by the Spirit, that is, the Word... Continue Reading →
At work the other day, our team was discussing giving others grace and mercy. We didn't use those words, but that is what it boiled down to. Some of coworkers are more easily frustrated with the drama that comes from people. They see the actions or lack of actions and just don't understand. We have a... Continue Reading →
The ornaments are packed away. The lights are taken down. The tree placed back in the box, awaiting a trip to the attic. Yet tonight, visions of a Christmas tree ran through my head. The tree was perfect and full, tall and stately. The evergreen needles full of color. I watched as clear white lights... Continue Reading →
When I was a young adult in college, I rented a home with an apartment on the backside. It was my first experience with roaches. The roaches didn't live with us. I wouldn't see them all day or if we were home and up late at night. One night I discovered they visited when I woke up in... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Restoring Voice 