The Blessing is Worth the Burden
In the springtime pollen fills my grocery cart with Kleenex. I sneeze every season as I go outside. Still I love the spring. I can’t stay out of the…
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April 11, 2019
The Story of Esther: Empowered to Save
The sound of water flowing fills the palace. Trickling fountains. Incense burning. The smell of lavender lingers in the air. Shades of fine silk in purple, red and blue are…
January 17, 2019
When God Takes Away What You Love
"The Lord gives, and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the Name of the Lord." -Job 1:21 Job knew the sting the heart feels when God takes away what you…
September 17, 2017
God’s Purpose in Disappointment
“Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise Him, my salvation and my God.”…
January 14, 2017
The Illusion of No Progress
“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no…
November 26, 2016
Loving Jesus for Jesus: Dwelling With the Lord in Love Strengthens You
Love beckons a lover to come and dwell. To come and sit. To come and rest. To come and be. Did you know that Jesus Himself beckons you? That’s…
October 30, 2016
The Peace of Paul: “What has happened… has actually resulted in…”
“And I pray this: that your love will keep on growing in knowledge and every kind of discernment, so that you can determine what really matters and can be pure…
September 17, 2016
God Did Not Create Us to Hate Each Other
The recent events surrounding unjust killings along with the steady escalation of racial tension in America are grieving to witness. This isn’t what we were created for. This is not…
July 18, 2016
God Loves to Make You Smile!
Someone needs to hear this today. Please know it…God loves to make you smile! He loves you. A lot. A lot a lot!!! “Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my…
April 19, 2016
Finding Meaning in Trials
The apostle Paul knew what it was like to experience trials. To have a bad day. Shipwrecked, thrown in prison, flogged, beaten, stoned, in danger from people, in danger from…
April 13, 2016