The One Essential Thing
I love the story of Mary and Martha. We are a culture defined by distraction, “worried and upset about many things” (Luke 10:41). We are Martha, rushing to manage and control, often feeling overwhelmed. Our intentions are good. We want to serve God, love our families, and excel at our work. But in the frantic […]
The Best Part
“But the Lord answered her, ‘Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things, but one thing is needed, Mary has chosen the best part; it will not be taken away from her’ ” (Luke 10:41 & 42). Can we apply these words of Jesus to our lives today? It seems like the world […]
Withdrawing to Solitude
The soul finds its anchor in the quiet sanctuary, apart from the clamor. A regular retreat to solitude is not an escape, but a return to the Source. In this forgotten practice, we are remade, empowered, and equipped for a life lived fully in Christ. Its practice is not just for spiritual giants, but for […]
Lightening the Load
Last week, I noticed the Lord trying to tell me something. I witnessed three different bird species, each with a crippled foot. “Okay, Lord, You must have a lesson for me. I’m listening.” In the Spirit’s gentle manner, He taught me that, like those birds, I was crippled in my walk with Him, due to […]
What “Brand” Are Your Shoes?
In Ephesians 6:15, we are told to “have our feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.” The words shod, and preparation give such deep meaning to this piece of a believer’s armor. Shod means to “bind on.” When a horse is shod, a shoe is custom-fitted and nailed securely into the hooves. […]