God’s Word Problems

God's Word Problems

Remember when you were in school and your math teacher gave you word problems? (ex. If you are on a train going 80 mph…?) I’d like to propose that God has very different answers for Word problems when He is teaching. I’m learning that God is a God of multiplication, not simple addition (Matthew 14- […]

Reality Check

Reality Check

Reality is the state of things as they ACTUALLY exist, as opposed to an idealistic idea of them. We are inundated with “reality” programs that purport to show an accurate reflection of life. I think we all understand the programs are scripted “entertainment,” with little reality. And yet, we all long for reality, for truth, […]

Disturbing The Peace

Disturbing The Peace

In the 1800s and through the 1960s, law enforcement personnel were referred to as Peace Officers. It was lawless to disturb the peace and tranquility in a public space, and these officers could levy fines or make arrests. I began wondering…what disturbs our peace? A few things quickly came to mind. Unwise choices, perhaps made […]

Loaves and Fishes

Loaves And Fishes

Jesus demands our all. We are to love the Lord our God with ALL our heart, soul, and mind (Deuteronomy 11:13) . Sounds like a very difficult and humanly impossible task. Am I the only one who finds herself wanting to hold on to a little bit of the “all”? After all, “all” is well, […]

Who You Are… Really

Who You Are... Really

Ever struggled with low self-esteem? Ever felt inadequate and insecure about who you are? Well, believe it or not the answer to your problem is not loving yourself more or turning inward for self-validation. The answer lies in loving God and building intimacy with Him, not yourself. You’ll understand who you are when you draw […]