It’s a new month, and as we look over our schedules and make plans for the coming weeks it’s easy to fill up the calendar with commitments, but, how often do we pause to ask God if those commitments fulfill His purposes for our lives? How often do we ask, “What does God want from… Continue reading What Does God Want From Me?
Category: Following Christ
What if God Had Issued a Stay-at-Home Order and Jesus Had Never Come?
It’s Easter Sunday, and for the first time in my lifetime I am not allowed to attend an Easter service in my local church. Feels weird, doesn’t it? But in this era of social-distancing and self-quarantine and faced with a life-taking pandemic, I totally understand the need for churches not to gather. But, I have… Continue reading What if God Had Issued a Stay-at-Home Order and Jesus Had Never Come?
There Are NO Undercover Agents in the Kingdom of God
Some of God’s amazing creations are animals that are masters of disguise. They become undercover agents, hiding their true nature so expertly, blending into their surroundings so completely, that it can be difficult to find them. For example, take a look at the above picture. Look carefully, can you spot the animal? Did you know… Continue reading There Are NO Undercover Agents in the Kingdom of God
The Day that Changed My Life
When I was in the 3rd grade I tried to take my life. Downing an assortment of pills, I expected to go to sleep and cease to exist, but all I got for my efforts was a massive headache and confirmation that I was truly a failure. Bullied at school, ignored at home, my childhood… Continue reading The Day that Changed My Life
Making the Journey…Why it’s Important to Slow Down and Savor the Nativity.
I love setting up the Nativity scene every Christmas. Such a beautiful reminder of God’s plan and purpose for my life. And yet, I’m always a little perplexed by the inclusion of the three wise men. Honestly, they don’t belong there. So I either leave them in the box or set them up on the… Continue reading Making the Journey…Why it’s Important to Slow Down and Savor the Nativity.