Think About These Things 8/17/2022 - I would say sometimes we allow our thoughts to control us. We always have a million different things in our minds, often taking us in a million different directions. Yet, how often do we think about what enters our mind and how that affects our thought life? Will this bring me closer to God or take me further away from Him? A simple question, but one we don’t often pause to ask... Read more
In His Own Words 8/10/2022 - We are quick to take medication, change our diet, and self-soothe with alcohol or drugs just to feel better temporarily. We are willing to listen to endless podcasts to find motivation. We post on social media to find acceptance. We will spend money, time and tears on things that do not matter. And the whole time, the solution to every single issue we have is written on the pages of our Bibles. Jesus tells us to simply listen to Him and just do what He does... Read more
Be Still 8/3/2022 - How often are we truly still? Easier said than done, right? It’s hard to stand still while the storm rages around you, and everything seems hopelessly swirling out of control. We all have some area in our lives that seems out of control and a constant source of anxiety and stress. We fret, pace and wring our hands together while we wait for that breakthrough to come... Read more
Meant To Be 7/27/2022 - Have you heard people say, “It was meant to be”, or “It was supposed to happen”? Maybe you’ve said it yourself when something you wanted didn’t happen. When we set our hope on something and it doesn’t materialize, we ask why. And when no answer is clear, we blame the universe, or sometimes blame God. It’s a way of settling disappointment and moving forward. We call it fate or destiny. A look into these cultural philosophies reveals this... Read more
Misplaced Faith 7/20/2022 - “I’ve lost faith in humanity.” The world just keeps getting scarier. The tragedies are past hitting too close to home…they’re right here. Things seem to just keep getting worse. How do you suppose Jesus would respond to this lack of hope in the world He created and died for? I think He’d say, “Good.” ... Read more