“The mind of man plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.” Proverbs 16:9 I keep thinking the hike will be easier. Today felt brutal., even though it is the same path I’ve been taking. Maybe it was the cool air as the sun was already beginning to set. My only goal is... Continue Reading →
Give What You Got
“For if the readiness is present, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.” 2 Corinthians 8:12 This passage caught my attention this morning. In context Paul was bragging to the Corinthians about the generosity of the churches of Macedonia. Out of their poverty they... Continue Reading →
Lay aside and Put on
“that, in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and... Continue Reading →
Putting aside
“For, “All flesh is like grass, And all its glory like the flower of grass. The grass withers, And the flower falls off, But the word of the Lord endures forever.” And this is the word which was preached to you.” 1 Peter 1:24-25 “Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and... Continue Reading →
Both sides of the story
“Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it.” James 4:11 Judge - Strong's G2919 - krinō - to... Continue Reading →
Put aside and Receive
“Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.” James 1:21 It would be nice, if the day that I confessed my sin to God and accepted Jesus as my Savior if all filthiness and the remain of wickedness... Continue Reading →
The Bend in the Road
I enjoy car rides. I used to love long drives alone because I would reach a point inevitably where my thoughts came to an end and I was able to hear God speak. The long drive was also a way to process all that had been happening in my life and my clients’ lives, so... Continue Reading →
Mountaintop Moments and Lessons in the Valley
As we were driving down Route 66, we would pass through the mountains and then the valleys. Over and over, I would see a few magnificent houses that I can imagine have amazing views seated at the mountain tops. They would be followed by small and large communities built in the valleys below. I am... Continue Reading →
His Instructions
Apply your heart to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge. Proverbs 23:12 I'm two weeks into a coaching program to help me live healthier. This program has a God focus, which is the piece up to this point I have been missing in my failed attempts to be healthy and treat my body as... Continue Reading →
