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“But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with… Continue Reading →
It is in the desert of Sinai that you find the mountain of God. The Israelites had escaped Egypt and were now in the desert. The desert can be an inhospitable place and the fledgling nation was facing a number… Continue Reading →
A common desire I often hear from people is, “How can I know God’s will?” Many people have a heart felt desire to know God’s will; however, it seems elusive. This problem is not unique to us as the Apostle… Continue Reading →
I just read this on the back of our beach chair yesterday, and thought of the spiritual implications of this slogan. Also, that although we’ve owned that chair for over a year now, this was the first time I’d noticed… Continue Reading →
Faith must be tested, because it can only become your intimate possession through conflict. Oswald Chambers We want to have faith, but we can be reluctant to go through the trials that make it real in our lives. Oswald Chambers… Continue Reading →
The right way can be difficult to discern at times. There are many ways that seem to be the right way; however, their path leads to destruction. Solomon revealed this truth many years ago, There is a way which seems… Continue Reading →
“Man, this trip would be a whole lot easier without so many rocks!”, quipped one member of our raft. To which I replied, “Yeah, but then it wouldn’t be as fun. We need the rocks to make it interesting!” Our… Continue Reading →
You are free to choose, but you are not free from the consequences of your choice. It’s a blessing to have the opportunity to make choices; however, we must realize that we are also responsible for the consequences of our… Continue Reading →
If you are a parent, you realize the enormous responsibility of raising a child. We usually think of taking care of our children physically, but we also have a responsibility of nurturing them emotionally and spiritually. You take a test… Continue Reading →
“…Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and He delivered them from their distress…” – Ps.107 For most of our walk, our 45lb. puppy, Trooper, had been calm, just chillin’ with his human “mom”—that is, until he… Continue Reading →
No one was ever wise by chance. Seneca Every day we are surrounded by countless opportunities to acquire wisdom – if we have eyes to see and learn. Seneca teaches us that with the right attitude and disciplined intentionality you… Continue Reading →
What comes to your mind when you think of discipline? Many of us tend to look at discipline as an unwanted, but necessary aspect of life. It’s something we need to do, but don’t necessarily want to do. The author… Continue Reading →
1. No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. (Hebrews 12:11) 2. The road of discipline leads to a rewarding destination…. Continue Reading →
I recently learned a new phrase from my daughter in law—“Teamwork makes the dream work.” She mainly uses it with our 3 year old grandson who wants to do just about everything by himself J Except, for many things,… Continue Reading →
A smooth sea never made a skillful sailor. We enjoy smooth and easy days; however, they don’t provide opportunities for growth. Difficult times challenge us to develop the skills we need to face adversity. The Apostle James reveals the benefits… Continue Reading →
