Every day God reveals himself to us. He beckons us to come closer, to see Him for who he is. He gives us glimpses of his glory through that sunset we cannot stop looking at, that thunderstorm that leaves us breathless. Creation clearly displays God’s power and glory. (Romans 1:2) Not only does God reveal himself to us through His Read More
A Perspective on the Pandemic
The world is focused on the pandemic and there is no doubt it is a powerful virus, but some people have elevated it to a place in their lives and thinking where it should not be. As believers in God and as those who have put our hope and trust in Jesus, we can make it through this time stronger. Read More
Blink of an Eye
During these uncertain times, we are living with a global pandemic and having to practice social distancing. I have had more than enough time to really seek God in prayer. As I was praying one evening, the thought came to me, IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE. In the blink of an eye, literally, everything changed. Suddenly we couldn’t attend Read More
God’s Everlasting Love Never Fails
In these uncertain times, it is easy to fall into a state of fear, or anxiety but the word says in Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV) Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and Read More
Hope Below the Surface
Spring has sprung as the old saying goes! I love this time of year! Dreary days of barren trees and colorless landscapes suddenly respond to the warming temperatures and the abundance of rain. Every day it seems I see new evidence of life bursting into reality. Branches begin to swell with buds that slowly unveil new leaves or beautiful blooms. Read More
What is Your Level of Hope?
I recently won a book about the science of hope at a training I was attending. Several interesting conversations sprang up around this topic. The one that really caught my attention was, “what is your level of hope?” It was thought-provoking to hear others’ beliefs and opinions. The group I was with began to consider where each of us was regarding Read More
You Are Worth More
For many years I felt inferior to everyone I met. I can’t explain it. I don’t exactly know when it happened, but I think it may have been a culmination of getting married, having my first child, and moving from England to the US within a span of about 18 months. Up until that point, I was confident, successful, and Read More
Trusting God
Have you ever thought “Is God dependable in times of adversity” or wondered “Do I have the type of relationship with God and such a confidence in Him that I believe He is with me in my adversity even though I do not see any evidence of his presence and his power”? I would have answered, “Yes, I do”, and Read More
EMPTY
I’ve known I was empty for quite some time. I went from a place of grief to a steady and constant push to be what I thought others needed me to be. “Don’t give up!” I told myself. Words of a mentor echoed over and over in my head, “He is taking you from glory to glory.” Ok, God, let’s Read More
Outdo One Another in Showing Honor
“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” – Romans 12:10 (ESV) What does it mean to honor others? To understand what honor means, let’s look at Baker’s Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology definition: “To honor others is to appreciate, value, and respect them. It means to recognize the full worth and importance of a person”. Read More