One thing I learned about myself in 2016 is that I need to be more vulnerable. From a young age I taught myself to look at the needs of others and care for them. I am not sure where I picked this up, … Read more about You Can’t Talk About What You Do
What is a Peacemaker?
In Matthew chapter 5 Jesus begins His famous Sermon on the Mount. In the beginning of this famous message Jesus gives what are called beatitudes. I have recently been struck by one of them over and … Read more about What is a Peacemaker?
How God Is Restoring Lost Dreams
In my last post I wrote about Zechariah's encounter with and angel, and how God restored a dream that he had given up on a while ago. I ended with a promised follow up of how God is doing that in our … Read more about How God Is Restoring Lost Dreams
Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams!
"Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense. When Zechariah saw him, he was startled and was gripped with fear. But the angel said to … Read more about Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams!
The God of the Impossible
I was reading Luke's gospel describing the birth of Jesus on this Christmas morning. There are moments when I am reading along in Scripture, and a sentence or two particularly stand out and land with … Read more about The God of the Impossible
This is Ridiculous!
I am reading this story. It is not a long story, but this story has been pulsing through my mind lately. Basically the story goes like this: Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem for Passover. He stopped … Read more about This is Ridiculous!
I Know Who You Are
Lately I have been learning about who I am. I am not just learning about who I am, but who you are. I might not even know you face to face, but I know more about you than you realize. If you are in … Read more about I Know Who You Are
Is it Even Worth it?
God is changing my perspective on life and what He is doing in the world. He is always giving us good things. He cannot give something that is bad because He only has good within Him. He has no other … Read more about Is it Even Worth it?
Want to Cast Out Demons? Make Your Bed First.
I just finished up taking a class on missions along with my most recent batch of new missionaries that went through our training. The class is called, "Perspectives on the World Christian Movement." I … Read more about Want to Cast Out Demons? Make Your Bed First.