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.
But suddenly, Nebuchadnezzar jumped up in amazement and exclaimed to his advisers, “Didn’t we tie up three men and throw them into the furnace?” “Yes, Your Majesty, we certainly did,” they replied. “Look!” Nebuchadnezzar shouted. “I see four men, unbound, walking around in the fire unharmed! And the fourth looks like a god.” Then Nebuchadnezzar... Continue Reading →
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.
We often think of tools that we have as a resource, and they can be, but we also have to realize that if we can fall into the temptation of taking shortcuts where we were never meant to take them. There have been times when I just couldn’t put my thoughts together in a way... Continue Reading →
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.
Our precious Lord and Savior as we enter this advent season, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, we turn our hearts towards the love that has been shown to us. Thank You for bridging the chasm between us and doing it in a way that the world did not expect. The world was looking for... Continue Reading →
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 words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. It came to pass in the month of Chislev, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the citadel, that Hanani one of my brethren came with men from Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews who had escaped, who had survived the captivity, and... Continue Reading →
