“As God’s child, there’s never a moment when you’re not under God’s care, never a time when you’re not the object of His love.” – Paul Tripp Knowing that God is looking out for me brings me perpetual assurance. The more I seek God, read His Word and fellowship with His people, the more I […]
It’s such a build up to Christmas isn’t it? Then all of a sudden – it’s over. It happens so fast and the feelings of excitement wane and we go back to the real world – minus the nostalgia. December 25th is all smiles, food, gifts and fun. December 26th is exhaustion, clean-up and getting […]
Next two days with my family? Yes please. Yeah the saying is corny but it’s really not about the quantity of time spent together it’s about the quality of the time spent together! Being present with the ones you love is when love is most powerful. Yeah if you want this to happen then put […]
I love this season! Seriously. There is so much to be thankful for and the joy that I have overflows because it is a deep joy – based on God’s genuine love. As I reflect upon the greatest gift given to humanity – which was not a present but a Person – Jesus – I […]
Before I was walking with the Lord it was difficult to get through trials. I would have no assurance when everything went wrong. I would feel defeated and crushed. I would lack hope and help. After I began walking with the Lord everything changed. I had faith, assurance, hope and help. I sailed through storms […]
Everyday morning you wake up is a blessing and every night you lie down is a gift from God. When you’re actively seeking God you’ll clearly see He is active in your life. Don’t let the past hold you back, don’t let the future distract you – Live in the present. When it comes to […]
Without the clarity of truth, sappy ambiguity will reign. The feel good, do what trends say is right is usually misaligned from absolute truth. But hey, it feels right , so let’s go with it. Yes, there’s such thing as absolute truth – and it is amazing. I’m not a fan of tolerance because often […]
The Men’s Retreat had been powerful! Some pastor friends and I were on such a spiritual high, talking about how good God is and how in awe we were! I was driving us down the mountain eager to get home! My ‘Pro-Active LA driving style was in full gear as I was weaving in and […]
I was duped into attending my first home Bible Study. My friend asked me if I wanted to go to a “gathering.” I thought he meant go to a hangout or a party… I agreed! My friend and I showed up at this place and I wondered where in the world I was. We were […]
Looking down at your smartphone in a waiting room negates having to interact with others. Escaping reality is becoming normalized in today’s day. In a coffee shop, if someone does not have a phone and instead is looking around at their surroundings – we wonder what in the world is wrong with them! When I […]
