Every morning we wake up new choices are before us. Walking in freedom isn't a one-time event. Freedom requires us to make daily choices that align with God’s heart. It's a daily decision just like daily bible reading, daily praying, and daily surrendering to His will...
What comes to mind when you think of freedom? I remember traveling home with a college classmate in North Carolina. We stopped at a local store so I could use the restroom, but the owner told me that, because of my race, I had to use the facilities around back. From...
Have you ever considered how closely faith, hope, and love are connected in your walk with God? We often talk about them separately, but they were never meant to operate independently. Faith, hope, and love work together beautifully in the life of every believer. Paul...
In a world that constantly changes, many things come and go. Trends fade, circumstances shift, relationships change, and even seasons of life pass more quickly than we expect. Yet God reveals three spiritual realities that remain steadfast through every...
In today’s fast-paced world, distractions are everywhere. Between social media notifications, endless news feeds, and the demands of everyday life, it can be difficult to stay focused on what matters most—your relationship with Jesus Christ. That’s why we are excited...
Every day we are faced with choices and decisions that will affect everything we do. I was playing pickleball last week and every time I hit the ball I had to decide whether to hit a dink, speed up, lob down the line or center shot all in a matter of seconds. Life...
As America celebrates its 250th year, we have an opportunity to reflect not only on our nation's history but also on our personal walk with God. Anniversaries remind us where we have come from, but they should also challenge us to consider where we are headed. When I...
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13 (NKJV) I like the NLT of this verse which states, “ I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with...
“Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” — Romans 15:13 (NKJV) When our sons were young, their grandparents would come up for July 4th to have a cookout with us and then go to...
Jesus Himself modeled perfect faithfulness no matter the circumstances. Whether they were big or small, He modeled how to be faithful. Before beginning His public ministry, early as a child, He was obedience to his parents even though He knew His mission. Jesus spent...
In my last blog, I talked about a crisis of belief because there are moments in one’s life when our faith is not as strong as we would like to believe. So, in this blog I would like to discuss that being faithful in the little things is important. Being faithful in...
(Before continuing to read this blog, please go back and read Part One from last week.) Once we receive Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior and we know for a fact that we have eternal life, we must be careful not to become complacent in our spiritual walk. Because we...
From the beginning of creation, there has been a spiritual battle between light and darkness. Although many focus only on what is happening naturally in the world, the Bible clearly reveals there is also a spiritual realm influencing humanity. Every person is part of...
I went into the store to purchase Mother Day cards for my three daughter-in-laws and suddenly felt a blanket of sadness come over me. Looking at all the cards that addressed moms made me face the reality again that my mother and mother-in-law, whom I loved very much,...
There are moments in one’s life when our faith is not as steady or strong as we would like it to be. We say we love the Lord and have experienced His goodness. We have seen His hand at work in our lives. But, when trials come and prayers seem unanswered, or...