It’s just been difficult…just really difficult… Is that you? Over the past several weeks, I’ve noticed more obituaries on social media websites and more and more people thinking and talking about the struggle which was 2023. I know that some years are more difficult than others, but it seems like 2023 was different for [...]
And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the passions of our [...]
Be careful with your words. Once they are said, they can only be forgiven, not forgotten. - unknown There is nothing in this world that gets me in more trouble than what I say. For some reason, I choose the most inopportune times to say some of the dumbest things. Generally, it happens in [...]
Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16 "Is there anything you can do?" I couldn't think of anything else to say. I knew it was a speed trap and that I needed to [...]
Do not fear, only believe. Mark 5:36 When your world collapses and all seems lost, only believe. That's easy for Jesus to say...I mean, He's Jesus. I think it's ok to be real with each other. Sometimes it doesn't seem that Jesus is enough. Did I say that? Yep. Sometimes it seems that Jesus is not [...]
May all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you! May those who love your salvation say evermore, "God is great!" Psalm 70:4 I'm so done with this virus. I've tried to be obedient and follow the rules by staying away from people who are more health-compromised than myself. I've worn a mask [...]
Regardless of your position in a church, I’m confident that you often find yourself wearing the mediator cap in the middle of a disagreement. Disagreement happens when people have a difference of opinion over almost any issue. Usually, disagreement, when handled correctly, will not move to the critical level of conflict. Basically, conflict is [...]
Do you ever get annoyed with people who live in Neverland? They never stop talking? I mean those who keep you from getting any words in a conversation because they feel like their words and thoughts are more important than yours. How about those who never stop complaining? They say things like, “I don’t [...]