A Soft Heart and a Hard Hat

Ever found yourself in an emotional, physical, and spiritual construction zone? The ground is shaking, your world is in turmoil…debris is flying. Welcome to the VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH. Welcome to life on this earth. These are the times when the enemy works to harden our hearts in unbelief. These are the times […]
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

I heard a statement that grabbed my heart. “If you are not living a joyful life and not astonished by the love of God, where is the good news of the Gospel?”
Do You Know Paul?

Examine the life of Paul, one willing to endure suffering for the sake of his faith. He fulfilled the mission given to him by God, an honorable example of righteousness and service. Chosen. Instrument. Suffering. Crown. Righteousness. Prize. How will you live?
Let There Be Light!

In the natural, we utilize headlights, streetlights, lamps, fireplaces, flashlights, and even huge floodlights. A sense of security and confidence comes as we employ these visual enhancements. Why? It’s because we can clearly see – the road ahead, the print of our book, or the oncoming obstacles.
The Wrestle for Identity

As we search for our God-given identity, we often must surrender the identities that we learned wrong, identities we learned from well-meaning but imperfect people, even family and friends. In this struggle, we must remember that it isn’t God against us, it’s God for us!