The Gift That Cannot be Lost: This Christmas, let every distraction point you back to the gift that matters most, Jesus.

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23. The last two weeks have been a blur. Deadlines, projects, and endless to‑dos have left me driven to distraction. In fact, I managed to misplace my house key, driver’s license, and debit cards, … Continue reading The Gift That Cannot be Lost: This Christmas, let every distraction point you back to the gift that matters most, Jesus.

Under His Wing

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He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. Psalms 91:4  About a month ago, I had one of my chickens turn up missing. I was sad about it because she was a good layer and friendly. I looked for Haley … Continue reading Under His Wing

Wait with Expectation and Enthusiasm for God

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I know that it is hard to wait. I know that in our minds we think we know what is best for us, our children, where we live or work, but ultimately it is only God that knows what is needed, what is better for us in our journey of growth and in our walk with Jesus.

Air Locks, Black Holes and Spontaneous Combustion-

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Your mind is strong and you, only you, can determine what you allow to play in your mind. When imaginings raise up causing paranoia or doubt, and sinful thoughts take that thought and cast it out. 

A Bag of Glasses

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So, what lenses do you use to view the world around you? Is it the lens of the media? Maybe your favorite Tik Tok? Your friends? Favorite show? Grief? Bitterness? Fear?

Sowing Good Seed

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Sowing Good Seed Matthew 13:24-30 The Parable of the Weeds:  He put another parable before them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field, 25 but while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds[a] among the wheat and went away. 26 So … Continue reading Sowing Good Seed

Breaking Bread

Breaking Bread Jesus shared his meals chiefly to enjoy the fellowship. By spending time at the table, relationships were formed, walls were broken down, and communication was opened.

New Wineskin, New Wine

And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the new wine will burst the skins, the wine will run out and the wineskins will be ruined. No, new wine must be poured into new wineskins" (Luke 5:37-38). I made some decisions this week about some things that I want to accomplish … Continue reading New Wineskin, New Wine

Clear Boundaries Make Cheerful Givers

Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV I enjoyed lunch with some co-workers at one of my absolute favorite restaurants.  We had taken advantage of the weather and walked to the restaurant. Belly … Continue reading Clear Boundaries Make Cheerful Givers

You Hold the Key

“I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16:19 ESV I stopped by my friend's place of business one afternoon to drop off a package.  I went into the … Continue reading You Hold the Key