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October 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...
identityOctober 9, 2020
Who Are You Beyond What You Do?
I drove up to my camper in the mountains Wednesday night to fly and get away and collect my thoughts and support a friends who was hoping to have his Solo flight. Well, there was a few people that were new there and of course I had to go meet them...it’s kind of what I do. Idle meeting new people...
graceOctober 8, 2020
Grace Not Works: The Foundation of True Service
You know, I started talking about “doing good” yesterday and asked that we find the why behind our works. I want to dig a little more and discuss our efforts. You see, far to often people think they can earn their way into Heaven by simply doing good. While that’s nice and all, there will be many...
serviceOctober 7, 2020
Why Do You Serve? Examining Our Heart Motives
So here’s a curve ball for you...why do you serve? Seriously, ask yourself this honest question and be ready to answer it honestly. I ask this because I am seeing “serving a cause” become pop culture. It’s stylish to be part of something. I mean doing good is pretty cool. It’s actually kind of In...
trustOctober 6, 2020
Trust God's Perfect Plan for Your Life
Look, most of us have large expectations for our life and what it’s going to looks like. What it looks like for each of us varies as much as the differences in each of us. That’s ok. Whatever our ambitions, most of us have at least some idea of what our futures might hold.All well and good. But t...
waitingOctober 5, 2020
Waiting to be Immersed in the Holy Spirit
We ended the week talking about waiting. This is a tough one for me and so I’ve continued my dive into this idea that I can somehow learn to “wait” or be “patient” for what’s to come. I have to remember that time and time again, we are told to wait and “it” will be revealed. Just as John the Bapt...
frustrationOctober 4, 2020
Surviving Life's Frustrations with God's Help
The election not go your way? Didn’t for me, at least I don’t think so. But, in the end I look at it like this. Since my birth in 1969, there have been 6 Republicans (31 years)and 3 Democrats (20 years) as President. To date, If you’re reading this, you’ve survived them all. I suspect regardless...
waitingOctober 2, 2020
Finding Purpose in the Waiting Place
So, yesterday I mentioned I was reminded that God’ s timing is perfect. And while I have to agree, it’s the time before that “perfect timing” that is the most difficult. I know it is for me. Think about when you aren’t where you used to be but not yet where you want to be. And you find yourself i...
surrenderOctober 1, 2020
Let Go and Let God - His Perfect Timing
You know, it’s amazing how things will magically fall into place when you loose the illusion of control. You see, when you try and control everything, you enjoy nothing. So, no matter what your going through today, what you’re dealing with today...relax, breathe, let go and just really try and li...
prayerSeptember 30, 2020
Prayer: Listening Before Running Away
I read a great quote on prayer,“The difficulty with almost everyone who prays is that he says "amen" and runs away before God has a chance to answer. Listening to God is far more important than giving Him our ideas. “Prayer is a two-way communication relationship with God. Most of us just pray to...
childlike-faithSeptember 29, 2020
Become Like Children to Enter the Kingdom
I am fascinated with the idea that we need to become more like kids in that kids don’t try and control anything! They’re just busy being kids! They don’t care about a public image, what they wear or what they think other people see of them. They’re just what they are, nothing more nothing less. J...
thoughtsSeptember 28, 2020
Jesus Knows Our Thoughts and Still Loves Us
Ok, I really want to talk about something that has been eating at me for some time...some of my thoughts. You know, the ones you’re ashamed of or the ones you would never say out loud...or sometimes out of frustration you do. I mean, no kidding, sometimes I am completely ashamed at some of the cr...
graceSeptember 25, 2020
The Free Gift of God's Grace
I hope you’ve enjoyed our second “anniversary” week throw back. I’ve enjoyed really enjoyed looking back and thinking about where I am today as to a year ago. Have a great weekend!9/26/19I touched on it yesterday but I want to wrap up our discussion on God’s Grace with a simple concept we need to...
graceSeptember 24, 2020
What Is Grace Exactly?
#TBT9/25/19Grace. What is it exactly? I mean I sign off with,“Grace wins” everyday, but what exactly am I talking about? Well, in the book of Romans, Paul tells us that we can’t receive God’s favor, become righteous, by works alone. Meaning simply obeying the laws of the land wouldn’t get us His...
great-commissionSeptember 23, 2020
You're Qualified: God Gave You Everything You Need
I hope you’re enjoying looking back a year! I sure am. Anyhow, I love talking about The Great Commission. A commission we are all called...I encourage you to find a way to engage with other if you aren’t. It’s the most rewarding thing you can do...9/24/19 Sorry, I blew the date yesterday...happen...