Leadership Void

It’s hard not to take criticism personally, but God reminds Samuel that just like they rejected Him all those years, don’t be surprised that they’re rejecting His servant…

Once Upon a Time There Was a Blog

It’s been eleven years since I started this blog. I think there’s a lesson in its history. When I first launched 140 Character Christian in 2010, I didn’t know anything about blogging. What I did know was writing. Most of my career was spent writing advertising, literature and articles. Yet I didn’t quite know what […]

Sunday Praise

For I proclaim the name of the LORD; Ascribe greatness to our God! “The Rock! His work is perfect, For all His ways are just; A God of faithfulness and without injustice, Righteous and upright is He. – Dueturonmy 32:3-4

Sunday Praise

Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD, Praise the name of the LORD. Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and forever. From the rising of the sun to its setting The name of the LORD is to be praised. – Psalm 133:1-3 (NASB)

Only What You Need

God wants us to learn to trust him to provide, to wait on Him. He wants us to shed our wants and focus on what we really need.

Prayer Journey — Waiting on God

Your timing is perfect dear Lord. Yet I am impatient. I want hearts transformed. I want people to know you. I want their anger replaced by your joy. Yet you tell me to wait; to trust; to have faith in your ways. You are my rock, my fortress. You are my confidant. Your wisdom surpasses […]

Sunday Praise

Shout for joy, O heavens! And rejoice, O earth! Break forth into joyful shouting, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people And will have compassion on His afflicted. – Isaiah 49:13 (NASB)

When Manna Ceases

Years ago I lost my job after the firm I was working for lost a major client. Some people I knew at a major corporation heard about it and offered me a contract job. A few days later I was working on a project as a temporary worker doing similar work. The income was just […]

Prayer Journey — Longing

Give me a desire for you dear God. Help me to seek you each day. Let me not fall prey to diversions and detours that keep me from you. Fill me with a longing for you and what is right. Protect me from the evil one who seeks to devour me. Your ways are pure […]

Sunday Praise

My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my soul. Awake, harp and lyre; I will awaken the dawn! I will give thanks to You, O LORD, among the peoples, And I will sing praises to You among the nations. – Psalm 108:1-2 (NASB)