Action Required!

There are times in life when you feel powerless. The issues you face are overwhelming and you cannot see a way out. You turn in every direction and there is no help in sight. These moments can make you feel forsaken. In Exodus 14, that was the sentiment of the people; they spent 400 as … Continue reading Action Required!

Growth God’s Way!

Every day, everybody engages in actions that provide either a benefit or a consequence. We would prefer that our actions produce positive results because, we believe, the other option is not beneficial. Those experiences that produce pain and heartbreak,  we want to send them across town or better yet to another country. But God sees … Continue reading Growth God’s Way!

Redirect Your Focus!

There are times in life when people ask you what you want. These are not random individuals who have no connection to you. These questions come from a relationship between the person asking the question and the person who gives the answer. At times, we don’t know exactly what we want and so the response … Continue reading Redirect Your Focus!

Kindness! Show it Now!

I shall pass through this world but once. Any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. – Stephen Grellet. 1 John 3:17 NLT If someone … Continue reading Kindness! Show it Now!

Imitate God: Develop Faithfulness

Children often imitate the qualities of their parents. If the parents are polite and helpful, then it’s possible to see those qualities in the offspring. The reverse is true if parents spend their time cussing at everyone including their children, then it’s highly likely that their children will do likewise. When you walk with God, … Continue reading Imitate God: Develop Faithfulness

Created with Purpose for Purpose

The dictionary defines creator as a person or thing that brings something into existence. When I go into the kitchen and gather ingredients from the fridge and pantry and make a cake, I am the creator. The cake was created for one purpose: to eat and enjoy. When we look at an airplane, we see … Continue reading Created with Purpose for Purpose

Wait on God: Soar Like Eagles

We live in a society that craves power; and many will do whatever it takes, even utilizing unethical practices, to gain power because we believe that the powerful is strong. The Bible gives us a radical journey to become strong. But those who trust the Lord will find new strength. They will be strong like … Continue reading Wait on God: Soar Like Eagles

Jehovah Shalom: The Lord Is Peace

The dictionary defines peace as freedom from disturbance. When we use that definition to describe peace then we are all lacking peace. Is it possible to experience peace when you are greatly disturbed? Let’s look at Gideon in Judges chapter 6. At this time, the people were in great distress because their sin  brought consequences. Gideon … Continue reading Jehovah Shalom: The Lord Is Peace

Wisdom for Decision-Making

Previously, we looked at Elimelech and Naomi who used their senses to make decisions for their lives. There was famine in Bethlehem, and they looked and Moab and saw greener pastures. We need to be mindful when things look greener because I saw someone spray brown grass green. Gideon, on the other hand, didn’t use his … Continue reading Wisdom for Decision-Making

Just Trust God

The dictionary defines trust as a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. We have confidence in the ability of God to do what He says. Proverbs 3:5-6 NLTTrust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you … Continue reading Just Trust God