In March, I fractured and dislocated my right elbow while walking my dog. He pulled, which he sometimes does, but this time I went down with a new cement walking path as my landing pad. There was no one in the park, despite several people walking earlier. The requirement to ask for help was necessary... Continue Reading →
s I reflect on these passages, I am left not with a simple answer, but with a deeper appreciation for the mystery of a God whose character, promises, justice, and mercy remain steadfast while His dealings with people are genuinely responsive to repentance, obedience, and intercession. Whether we understand this language through classical theism, open theism, or another framework, these accounts invite us to read Scripture humbly, to hold our conclusions carefully, and to recognize that prayer and human response matter in our relationship with God.
Spiritual lessons learned from daily experiences, focusing on themes of trust in uncertainty, reconciliation through Christ, and maintaining integrity in identity and purpose. These insights encourage embracing faith over fear, recognizing one's complete reconciliation in Christ, and understanding one's consistent identity in God's purpose, free from deception.
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.
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.
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 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.
“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 →
“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 →
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.
