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November 16, 2020
The Lord is My Shepherd: Finding Rest in the Storm
As a thought about what to write last night I was just laying there quietly reflecting on everything when I saw a book on my nightstand my dad had given me about the promise of the Psalm of David, Psalm 23. “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He lea...
encouragementNovember 13, 2020
Take Heart: Finding Peace in a World of Tribulation
“Behold, the hour is coming, indeed it has come, when you will be scattered, each to his own home, and will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, for the Father is with me. I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have...
peaceNovember 12, 2020
Finding Peace in a Chaotic World
I was talking to a friend last night and I somewhat in jest said, “I wish the world would just let me live in peace!” Ever felt this way?We live in a world where there are so many situations, people and voices that want to steal our peace. But as children of God, I believe that we must have an at...
self-disciplineNovember 11, 2020
Don't Be Your Own Worst Enemy
You ever thought to yourself that maybe we could be our own worst enemy? Shoot, I have a lot! I remember beating my head against the wall trying to get in better shape for racing knowing it would take a ton of dedication and commitment only to find myself eating poorly and skipping a workout beca...
moneyNovember 10, 2020
Money and Happiness: Give, Save, Live
I want to turn the topic of happiness a little and talk about how money can and can’t bring happiness...check this out:“No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money."”Lu...
happinessNovember 9, 2020
Find Happiness by Serving Others, Not Yourself
It’s hard to be happy when you’re selfish. It’s way easier to be happy helping others...don’t believe me, try it...As strange as it sounds, one of the best things you can do for you is to quit doing so much for you. Maybe you’ve experienced this before when you volunteered somewhere or worked on...
happinessNovember 6, 2020
True Happiness Comes From Who, Not What
I just noticed I threw all of you back to October 4th yesterday...sorry! Maybe I could have been a vote counter!? Ha!Anyhow, I got to thinking about happiness and how it has evolved for me over the years after a heartfelt conversation with a friend who is overcoming a problem with drinking and fi...
graceNovember 4, 2020
God's Grace Is Sufficient: Finding Him in Your Struggles
In 2 Corinthians 12:9 God says, “my grace is sufficient for you”. I feel like this is a message for us to the answers we seek. What I mean is we pray for God to remove certain things from our lives and sometimes it feels like He’s not answering. But what if He has already answered us with a hidde...
sufferingNovember 3, 2020
Your Thorn in the Flesh: Understanding God's Purpose
Yesterday I talked about the “thorn” that was placed in Paul’s side or his flesh as it were. You got one of those in you? A thorn is something that seems so small but, in reality, comes to occupy and consume all of our thoughts.Our thorns...these are the financial difficulties that seem to persis...
frustrationNovember 2, 2020
Finding Peace When God's Ways Don't Make Sense
I’ve got to be honest, the last few weeks have been the most frustrating weeks I can recall in a long time. It’s been a never ending barrage of gut shot after gut shot. Trying to carry the burden of others and taking care of my own at the same time. I’m sure you’ve been there, we all have. So, I...
forgivenessOctober 30, 2020
When Expectations Are Violated: Choose Forgiveness
First, let me apologize for being late a few days this weeks and especially yesterday. Things have not been going my way AT ALL and to add to the crap-o-la, we got hit by the storm and lost a huge tree and power. (We still don’t have any)With that being said, I want to wrap up the week of forgive...
forgivenessOctober 29, 2020
Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality Through Forgiveness
It’s hard to see the news today and not see one faction of our society playing the victim over something. I’m fact, I think we as a society have become victims. It’s like nobody wants to be held responsible for their won actions. It’s like the decision we make doesn’t matter anymore because when...
forgivenessOctober 28, 2020
Unforgiveness is Poison - Let It Go
I’m rolling to the forgiveness thing right now so allow me some latitude if you don’t mind. It’s my favorite subject. The best way I can think of to describe unforgiveness — or holding onto hurt — is it’s like a poison or cancer inside you that is slowly eating you alive. The more it’s in there,...
forgivenessOctober 27, 2020
Forgiveness Isn't About Deserving
The longer I live, the more I get surprised by people. By surprised, I mean hurt. What really sucks is no matter how righteous we think we are, at least for me, I will forgive them but some times hang onto a feeling of, “I forgive you, but you don’t deserve it!” Ever had that thought? You probabl...
mind-renewalOctober 26, 2020
Transform Your Mind, Transform Your Life
Our lives are driven by our most strongest thoughts, both positive and negative. “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”Romans 12:2“Finally, brothers, wha...
loveOctober 23, 2020
Living in God's Supernatural Love
So I’m reading first Corinthians last night and find myself reading this verse we all know. “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with...
forgivenessOctober 22, 2020
Don't Let Little Things Ruin Your Day
Isn’t it crazy how we can let the littlest thing someone does to us, intentionally or not, ruin our whole day? Happens to me all the time. Could be anything, a dumb question, solicitor call, unexpected reports or paperwork, you name it. A lot of times, it throws us off so much we can’t wait to te...
forgivenessOctober 21, 2020
Living a Lifestyle of Quick Forgiveness
Today you may have a specific person in mind that you need to forgive. Some of us have had very painful things happen to us, even a long time ago, that need to be forgiven. Forgiveness is truly freedom for our hearts, and peace for our soul. But aside from being able to forgive and put major issu...
anger-managementOctober 20, 2020
Showing Grace When You've Lost Your Cool
I totally lost all my cool yesterday. Work, family and life in general was piling on. I think I had reached a tipping point and the frustration got me. The worst part is, we usually take it out on the ones we love the most. Thankfully, I am quick to realize when I’ve lost it and I’ve learn to ask...
bible-studyOctober 19, 2020
Abiding in God's Word for True Transformation
Sorry for the late message I tried to stay up hoping the Braves could win...so deflated, so there’s that...I was talking yesterday about how much I enjoy sharing the word in my lay manner and how I feel like I am, in my own way, fulfilling The Great Commission. That is to say I hope I am anyhow....
independenceOctober 16, 2020
Breaking Free from Stubborn Independence
I don’t know about y’all, but I’m pretty dang independent. If independent is defined by stubborn and bull headed, then yep, that’s me. It’s so stupid too. I know I need to bring God into everything I do, but without fail I will embark on “whatever” and before you know it I’m frustrated and beatin...
sufferingOctober 15, 2020
Finding Strength Through Weakness in Life's Battles
I had a brutal day yesterday I’m so many ways and one that just breaks my heart. But it got me thinking again to what we’ve been talking about with suffering. There are no shortcuts to fully living for Christ. This is a battle. To return to Proverbs, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is t...
good-fruitOctober 13, 2020
Good Trees Bear Good Fruit Through Suffering
One of the things that makes me know I’m doing something worth while is when I get feedback from you. It always brightens my day knowing not only are you reading what I send, but that you’re engaged in the conversation. So, with that in mind, I’d like to share what our young Embry-Riddle student...
sufferingOctober 12, 2020
When Good Things Don't Happen to Good People
I got to thinking about last weeks talks of “doing good” and how it seems there is this weird idea of God Karma or something some people have. What I mean by that is it seems as though we can fall into the trap of thinking if we do good, God will reward us with good stuff. Conversely, if we don’t...