God wants a relationship with you

This is an article that may seem to be redundant or not necessary, but please read on…We’ve all seen the John 3:16 “love” posters at sports stadiums or other events, but this article touches on a few related topics. God still loves the world and wants us to spend eternity with Him in heaven. There’s … Read more

Propitiation

Have you ever gone to the dictionary only to find they define the word you need with one you don’t know. Then you go down the bunny trail and look the other word up only to find they refer you back to the original word? It can be a source of frustration. There are many … Read more

Help! I washed a red sock with my whites

Have you ever felt that moment of dread when you find a red sock in the washer, mixed in with your whites? Of course the whites are now pink, and you vow to never buy anything red again. Well, I had a moment like that this week, but thankfully it wasn’t as devastating. Here’s what … Read more

Expectation Gap

Lately I’ve tried to figure out when I missed an opportunity to glorify God in challenging situations. It appears to be when I experience what I call an expectation gap. That’s when I expect something to go a certain way or someone to do the right thing, and they don’t. We can’t make them do … Read more

Spoiler Alert!

Why do people resist letting Jesus into their heart? Do they think their life must be cleaned up first? Not always-but they may notice that their lives do get better after being saved. Are they afraid to tell God what they’ve done in the past? Spoiler alert: He already knows, just like He knows the … Read more

What is your dirt?

My husband and I are traveling around the United Sates this summer to beautiful places. The Lord has placed some very beautiful places in our path and we are very grateful. On our travels I have noticed something that reminded me of the parable of the soils in Mark 4:1-20.  Many Bibles label it as … Read more

Who’s Your Spotter?

In the course of your day and the activities you participate in, who is your spotter? Think about weightlifting, backing a trailer into a tight space, or just driving on the freeway. Some Christians don’t realize they have a ever-present spotter, and fewer utilize Him for their daily tasks. Recently my wife and I went … Read more

Be Still and Know that I am God

The title of this post is from Psalm 46:10 KJV – King James version. It is meant to not only grab your attention, but also to move you to action, inaction, or in this case: BOTH. Inaction in the sense of being still. The NASB95 version translates “be still” as “cease striving.” We should cease … Read more