Alone with God

by | Aug 31, 2017 | Identity, Importance, Listening

But when He was alone with His own disciples, He explained everything. Mark 4:34 NIV Sunday worship is vital to my faith, and small groups help me find the integration of my faith within community. But it is when I am alone with God when all the nooks and crannies of...

Why the Wilderness?

by | Aug 24, 2017 | Attitude, Lessons Learned

Are you like me? Often whining about the circumstances of life? Much like the children of Israel wandering in the wilderness, I ask the silly question "Where is God and why must I suffer? Take me back to Egypt!" During difficult personal, financial, and...

Honey or Vinegar?

by | Aug 17, 2017 | Attitude, Love

"I am so sorry. I spilled coffee on your clean counter." With a disarming laugh and a twinkle in his eye, the manager of the convenience store who had been cleaning the counter replied, "Oh, this is not a problem. I look at this spill as job security....

Letting It Go

by | Aug 10, 2017 | Importance, Priorities, Surrender

Holding on requires letting go. For instance, to pick up my grandson, I must first put down the book that is in my hand. Grasping the things that matter in life requires releasing my grip on the things that don't matter. This same concept applies to my journey of...