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Have you met my friend, Naomi? Naomi has not had an easy life. After her husband died, and then later her two sons died as well, she decided to return to her homeland. Her sons’ widows, Orpah and Ruth, prepared to go with her. But Naomi replied, “Why should you go on with me? Can… Continue reading An Ordinary Life

I went away to spend a weekend with Jesus, and he met me there. No power in the sky above or in the earth below – indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:39 Friday night… Continue reading A Weekend With Jesus

He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” Matthew 9:37-38 There are many steps leading up to a harvest of good fruit. Prepare the soil, plant the seed… Continue reading The Sweetest Fruit

Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord. Psalm 27:14 I want to know what’s next. I want to know the plan. Let’s make a list, God, so we can start checking things off as we go. Okay, I finished that one, now what? Come on, God, try… Continue reading In The Middle Of Waiting

The Holy Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. How do we explain this phenomenon? Why did God split himself into three parts? How do we reconcile the facts that there are three parts, but only one God? In my opinion, having separate parts actually helps me to understand everything that God is, everything that… Continue reading Understanding God Through The Trinity

I say this because some ungodly people have wormed their way into your churches, saying that God’s marvelous grace allows us to live immoral lives. The condemnation of such people was recorded long ago, for they have denied our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. Jude 1:4 Since God’s grace is so wonderful, we can… Continue reading On The Fringe

Now all glory to God, who is able, through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we might ask or think. Ephesians 3:20 Picture this…it’s not your birthday, or any other special occasion, and your dad walks in with a box for you. You can’t see inside it, but you… Continue reading What’s In The Box?

Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom. Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgement. Proverbs 9:10 For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Matthew 7:8 God is not a party trick. You don’t get to just say the right… Continue reading Power Hungry

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… Continue reading Obedience Equals Freedom

The popular opinion these days is that we should be strong and independent. Believe in yourself, you can do whatever you set your mind to. If you believe it, you can achieve it. Set your own course, follow your dreams. It’s all so inspirational, right? Until, that is, you start to feel the pressure of… Continue reading Ask Me Anything