The author reflects on a trip celebrating their 50th birthday and exploring the historical sites of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Guided by local pastors, they explore deep theological insights about each church, discussing themes of love, faith, compromise, and perseverance. The messages emphasize that the teachings are still relevant for today's church, urging a focus on genuine relationship with God rather than mere activity, and a call to repentance and commitment in faith.
Surrender: Not My Will
A reflection on recent spiritual journey, emphasizing the importance of true surrender to God’s will. They recount struggles with obedience and a transformative period of seeking a deeper relationship with God. Through trials, they articulate that genuine surrender requires a willing heart, trust in God, and reliance on the Holy Spirit.
A Lesson in Trust
Tandem Skydive About a decade ago, God took me on a trust journey, I won’t retail all the details, the blogs do that for me. That journey was the second, maybe third time in my life I learned to really walk by faith. The first time, I failed. The second, I was kicking and screaming... Continue Reading →
The Flow of Reaping and Sowing
The passage emphasizes the principle of reciprocity, illustrating that generous giving leads to abundant blessings in various aspects of life, not just financially. It highlights the importance of sharing love, joy, kindness, and knowledge, asserting that what we sow in others enriches our own lives. Ultimately, blessings come from sharing what God has provided.
Temporary Seen, Eternal Unseen
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which... Continue Reading →
Deer’s feet
“The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills...”. Habakkuk 3:19 “He makes my feet like the feet of deer, And sets me on my high places.” Psalms 18:33 “He makes my feet like the feet of deer,... Continue Reading →
Strength and Vulnerability
The author reflects on their journey of embracing vulnerability and reliance on God's strength, inspired by 2 Corinthians 12:9. They have chosen "strength in weakness" as their focus for 2025 and have joined a confessional community to enhance emotional openness. This process is seen as transformative for their life and spiritual growth.
The Natural and the Spiritual
“As He passed by, He saw a man blind from birth. And His disciples asked Him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he would be born blind?” Jesus answered, “It was neither that this man sinned, nor his parents; but it was so that the works of God might be displayed in... Continue Reading →
Small Things
“Also the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands will finish it. Then you will know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you. For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven will be... Continue Reading →
Here I Am
“Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham, and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” Then He said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 