“Try and understand what part you have to play in the world in which you live. There’s more to life than you know, and it’s all happening out there. Discover what part you can play and then go for it.” ~ Ian Mckellen There is no doubt God made humans for something more than to… Read More »
Erected, Corrected, and Redirected
“A consequence may be the very thing that saves us because it was the only thing loud enough to get our attention.” ~ Craig D. Lounsbrough You cannot fix a problem you are not willing to have. If you choose to live your life in denial and avoid the truth at all costs regarding your… Read More »
Finding Hope In Grief
“While grief is not fun to deal with, it is a valuable tool to bring about amazing change and growth. The key to this deep level of learning is attitude. How will you respond to the pain you’re feeling?” ~ Diamante Lavendar During this pandemic, we have watched the news and read the reports of… Read More »
On Your Knees Please
“When your knees knock, kneel on them.” ~ Unknown Why is it essential to pray on your knees for some and not others? How often should we pray on our knees? Does it matter if we pray on our knees? These are fair questions to ask. Kneeling in prayer is symbolic; it represents humility, respect,… Read More »
The People, Places, and Things of the Heart
“Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” ~ Mark Ambrose When people bottom out in life and come to the end of themselves, they possess a certain willingness they didn’t have even a few hours before. Still, that same willingness to repent can quickly fade if a certain attitude and a new… Read More »
Chosen Yet Frozen
“People do not seek God. They seek after the benefits that only God can give them. The sin of fallen humanity is this: Humanity seeks the benefits of God while at the same time fleeing from God themselves. We are, by nature, fugitives.” ~ R.C. Sprouls Humankind did not happen by chance. Any honest scientist… Read More »
From a Taker to a Giver
“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” ~ Winston Churchhill We have all heard the famous words from Jesus, “It’s more blessed to give than receive” (Acts 20:35). How well you practice this spiritual principle will be determined by whether or not the Spirit of God… Read More »
In God We Trust
“Greed is not a financial issue. It’s a heart issue.” ~ Andy Stanley “IN GOD WE TRUST” first appeared on the two-cent piece in 1864[1] and has appeared on paper currency since 1957. The question of every person claiming to love God should be this, do I trust God with my money? Open your tax return,… Read More »
The Essence of Joy
“Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God.” ~ Pierre Teilhard de Chardin Joy means the essence of God lives in our hearts. This joyful condition of the heart is why God created humankind. God created us to enjoy God through our commitment to become entirely devoted followers of Jesus Christ. To fully… Read More »
American Idols
“Anything you love more, fear more, serve more, or value more than God is your idol.” ~ Adrian Rogers The number one sin in the Bible is idolatry. There is not even a close second. We all have them, and we have more than one. If you live in America, then your idolatry is on… Read More »
