Yesterday I attended the funeral of a close brother in Christ. The morning was filled with memories and recollections of Jacob. These were not inflated stories of a super human who pulled himself up by the bootstraps, but instead a genuine man of God that struggled in the flesh as we struggle, knew the pain […]
I have heard it said that we only know 10% of most peoples situation. That leaves 90% a mystery. There are several that struggle through the holidays rather than enjoy them. It may be the loss of a loved one, a current battle with cancer, a prodigal son or daughter. In any event, the struggle […]
I have to admit today is a day where I need to fight for joy. Not that it’s not present, but that I need to fight to remember it. Its so easy to fix our eyes on our circumstances. There have been so many deaths, diagnoses of cancer and divorces that have bruised my heart […]
Yesterday I had the privilege of helping my brother in Christ with a step of his obedience by baptism. Over 100 men came to witness and take part in the event. What a powerful display of God’s power unleashed on a life that has affected thousands. So much joy! I was and am filled to […]
It seems like today, everyone is looking for the 12 step program to solve everything. It might be the five steps to success or the seven steps to wealth. I’d like to give to the two words to living life abundantly. It’s simple…”In Him”. In Him, we have salvation and victory over past, […]
It is easy to be humble and honor God when all seems to be going your way, but the true test of character happens when we endure trials and grief. How would you respond if you lost your husband, your dreams, and found you were plagued with cancer? Would you humbly cling to your Heavenly […]
When it comes to needs we all have them whether they are spiritual, emotional, mental, physical, or financial. These needs can vary moment by moment. There are times when we have abundance and times when we scratch our heads wondering how to keep the lights on. When we are found and rescued by Christ, […]
Contentment comes when we are satisfied with something over time. That something could be material, spiritual, or even a thought or dream. In spite of the best circumstances it still requires a choice to be satisfied. One of the challenges to being content is that circumstances are often changing and seemingly not in our […]
Why is life so hard? Because we are in the midst of war! There is an unrelenting spiritual enemy plotting and scheming to steal, kill, and destroy every good gift from Our Heavenly Father. It is easy to lose heart and focus when life gets difficult and to look at your circumstances and be downcast. […]
How do you know something is ready unless you test it? A few weeks ago I was driving down the road and one of the tires blew on the van and the rubber ended up tearing through the metal of the body and destroying the heater core. I was a few miles from home. […]