I have been reflecting today, Good Friday, on the sacrifice that Jesus made for the whole world. The History Channel aired a special about crucifixion, which I watched. They talked of Jesus and the excruciating pain he experienced as he suffered on the cross. We get the word “excruciating” from the word “crucifixion”. It is the most horrific, gruesome way Read More
Equipped Beyond My Ability
My pastor often says, “if you can achieve your dream on your own, it is not big enough.” God is calling us to go beyond our own abilities, talents, and resources. Do you have a word you are clinging to for this year, or for the season you are currently in? I am not talking about simply choosing a “word” Read More
Finding Your Destiny In Christ
Even before we were born, God planned in advance our destiny, and the good work we would “do” to fulfill it. So, what is your destiny in Christ? Read more to find out. Read More
No Word From God WILL EVER FAIL
Luke 1:37, NIV For no word from God will ever fail. There are many verses over the last several years I have clung to, and Luke 1:37 is definitely one of them. It is especially incredible when we consider the context. The speaker is the Archangel Gabriel. He is talking to a teenage girl called Mary about a virgin birth. Read More
One,Two,Three – Not It
Do you ever feel like God picked the wrong person when he chose you and gave you an assignment? Do you ever think: “I’m not good enough? I don’t have enough education or experience. This terrifies me. God is going to have to choose someone else?” One-two-three-not-it! Well, believe it or not, there were many very normal people in the Bible Read More
Change Your Life in 2023 By Doing This One Thing
What is the most important thing in your life? What is your priority? James W. Frick said, “Don’t tell me what your priorities are. Show me where you spend your money and I’ll tell you what they are.” That’s true, isn’t it? We tend to spend our money on those things that are important to us, whether that be food, Read More
It Is Time To Move Forward
The new year is a good time to reflect on our lives. You may have had a great 2022, or you may have faced numerous challenges. Either way, it is now in the past. It is time to move forward. Forward is the word I sensed God gave me for my own life for 2023, and I believe God may Read More
Don’t Forget to Laugh
When is the last time you laughed? Really laughed? Science even understands why the Bible tells us to laugh—it’s good for our health! Laughter reduces stress, fights against depression, and sorrow, and can bring a positive perspective on life and the season we’re in. Read More
Names of God
God has so many names because He is so many things to so many people. He is there with us through everything we go through. Let’s find out what a few of His names mean. Jehovah Tsidkenu – The Lord Our Righteousness Jeremiah 23:4-6, Then I will appoint responsible shepherds who will care for them, and they will never Read More
Unshakeable Trust, Part 2: Can we Grow Our Trust Level?
Can we grow our trust level? We can! We must! In Unshakeable Trust, part 1, we talked about different people in the Bible that demonstrated unshakeable trust. Now let’s take a look at how to grow our trust. A good friend of mine, Bonnie Hammer, recently reminded us that the men and women of the Bible who demonstrated unshakeable trust Read More