Obedience & Surrender

  Here in the United States, in July we celebrate our freedom.   Freedom from tyranny, freedom to be our own country, freedom from persecution.   It is in our human nature to want to make our own choices, to not be subject to another’s complete authority. Everyone deserves to have respect and an identity.…

  “Be still and know that I am God!  I will be honored by every nation.  I will be honored throughout the world.” Psalm 46:10   This has been a favorite verse of mine for many years. And I am learning that this kind of stillness is much more than to just sit down and…

Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the Lord will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will not fail you nor abandon you. Deuteronomy 31:8 A new year can be full of so many emotions. Relief for making it through the previous year. Excitement for what the new year will…

I’m a planner. I like to map out the course of my days and check things off my list. This time of year many of us make plans. We set goals, resolutions, intentions, dreams…whatever you like to call them. Plans and goals are good. They keep us focused, they keep us on track. So when…

I used to believe in Jesus. In my house while I was growing up it was just a given. Jesus was the Son of God, He died on the cross, and rose from the dead in 3 days. I didn’t question any of the stories I was told from the Bible. I believed that those…

The Bible is full of stories of people who were filled with the Holy Spirit and performed amazing works for the Lord. As believers this is our desire and our goal as well. But how do we open our hearts to the power of the Holy Spirit and allow him to move freely within and…

Jesus changes everything. It sounds cliche, but there is such truth in these words. In 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 Paul talks about the old covenant and the new covenant. The old covenant was based on laws that were etched in stone. The old covenant was structured to bring glory to God through obedience to the law.…

When God asks me to do something, one of two things usually gets in the way. Regrets from the past, or fear of the future. In Exodus chapter 3 God appeared to Moses in a burning bush that was engulfed in flames but didn’t burn up. It was amazing, he had to go take a…

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. Proverbs 3:5-6 Who do you trust? I have friends and family who are trustworthy. Do they know, without a doubt, what my life choices…

The gospel in a nutshell: God sent his Son, Jesus, to live on the earth as the only perfect human. He died on a cross as a sacrifice for everyone’s sins. And whoever believes in Him will have eternal life with God in heaven. It’s both simple and amazing at the same time. It’s easy…