A Needle in a Haystack
Have you ever been looking for something diligently, only to discover it was right before your eyes all the time? Maybe it […]
It’s OK Ryan
Unless you’ve avoided the Olympic games and television and news feeds in general, you’re probably aware of the embellished robbery story with Ryan Lochte and three other American swimmers. As […]
You’re An Automatic Winner!
I enjoy playing games, and I certainly prefer to win over losing, but it’s important in life for us to always see ourselves as winners. The Bible says we have been given […]
Man as He Ought to Be
Perfection. That thing we are all silently striving for. Have you ever thought why? What is it about perfection that drives us as humans? We want to be the perfect […]
How Do I (Really) Forgive Myself?
When I give you the answer to this question, don’t stop reading.
HOW DO I FORGIVE MYSELF, you ask? The answer is: simply by faith.
I know that’s not what you’re […]
Why He’s the King of My Heart
In the famous children’s novel, Alice in Wonderland, the Queen of Hearts is an interesting character. Overseeing the kingdom with the King of Hearts, she changes from pleasant to enraged […]
Three Musts for Life
A faith to live by.
A purpose to live for.
A self to live with.
It took me awhile to understand each of these, but I now know without any hesitation that these […]
Where Your Healing Happened
Healing comes in all shapes and sizes.
I’m always in awe of the care God puts into the tiniest details. People can receive healing of heart for their brokenness, healing of […]
Jesus Loves the Nations
Our fear (respect & love) of God must far outweigh our fear of man.
At the airport, we realized three other mission teams from […]
Want Results? Stay Stuck Like Glue
When we think about something being “permanently fixed,” we’re referring to anything that is fastened, attached, or placed so firm, it’s not readily movable. This could be anything from a […]
New Motto: Like Jesus, Like Us
You’ve got to love the Apostle Paul. He walked in divine humility and confidence–at the same time.
In his letter to the Galatians, he opened with this greeting: “Grace to you and […]
The Truth About Distractions
I have a confession to make… One of my biggest battles is distractions. It doesn’t matter what I’m doing. If something new pops in my head, or I hear something […]
Don’t Ignore
Throughout God’s Word, we find natural examples to help us understand spiritual principles. One such example is found in Hebrews, Chapter Six. The Bible says if the earth drinks in the […]
Go Ahead… Make a U-Turn
“I felt fine when I didn’t understand what the law demanded. But when I learned the truth, I realized I had broken the law and was a sinner, doomed to […]
You Have a Place in the Winner’s Circle
Endurance. Just hearing the word makes you sweat.
Endurance describes a person with the ability or strength to continue or last, especially despite fatigue, stress, or some other adverse condition. It […]
Peace Like a River
I don’t remember why I was there, since we had a washing machine at home, but I have a faint memory of a being at a laundry mat […]
Roots Reminder
“They treat you like an animal so you’ll act like an animal, so they can kill you like an animal.”
When I was a child, […]
