Prayer Journey — Fruit from Suffering

I do not always understand your ways dear Lord. I do not see your purpose in suffering; the reason for our pain. In the deepest, darkest days of despair, when I plead for an explanation, it is difficult to see anything good in it. Yet this week you blessed me with a glimpse of purpose […]

Go!

How willing are you to leave the safety and security of your home or church or work to go where the Lord leads you? How inclined would you be to go if you were also told, “By the way, there’s this group of people waiting to devour you.” I’m not so sure I would be […]

Prayer Journey — Stay in Your Lane

Are you running the race God laid out for you or are you too busy wishing you were running someone else’s race; too envious of what others have that you don’t have?

Selfless or Selfish Motivation

You can sense the admiration in the crowd. People are impressed with Jesus. This man, a carpenter’s son, is teaching like a scholar. But Jesus is quick to divert them from focusing on the person.

Finding Purpose in a Crumbling World

I notice rusting metal beams and think of all the hours of labor that went into forging the beams and welding them into place. I see crumbling plaster with drooping wallpaper and think of the hours spent carefully selecting colors and installing the walls and wallpaper.

The Rhythm of the Seasons of Life

Solomon describes in so many of these life events — the sorrow and the joy. We can readily identify with so many of the seasons of life that are expressed in these verses, but we don’t always understand the purpose behind them.

Discovering the Handwriting on the Wall

As we started to remodel our new home, I again started to write scripture on the walls to continue the tradition. Last week I was surprised when my nephew texted a picture to me showing some scripture he found written on the wall after he removed the old mirror above the bathroom sink.

Morning Praise — A Child of God

This morning Lord I seek purpose. My heart is heavy. This world continues to frustrate me. Help me Lord to seek you, to sing you praises in the midst of my sorrow and hurt. Help me to remember Jesus knows our pain, felt our pain when he walked the earth. Help us to remember we […]

“I’m More Envious Than You!”

Envy is that fiery dart that the evil one uses to pierce you, to pierce your heart. Left inside of you, the dart causes an infection that can lead to strife, jealousy and even anger.

Building a Name

Like the people I know who had buildings named after them, ultimately their accomplishments will be forgotten and eventually the building that bore their name will be torn down to make way for the new.