“Come and see,” he said. It was about four o’clock in the afternoon when they went with him to the place where he was staying, and they remained with him the rest of the day. (John 1:39 NLT) Taste and see that the Lord is good.Oh, the joys of those who take refuge in him!…
To the one who is reading this: I pray that God’s glorious and unlimited resources empower you with inner strength through His Spirit. You cannot imagine all the ways He wants to use your in this world. I pray that Christ makes His home in your heart and that you trust in Him. The more…
My goal in life is to continually be transformed and to learn to walk in love as I continue to grasp just how much I am already loved by my precious Heavenly Father. Seeing this love will enable me to know which goals I should strive for—the goals God desires for me to have. The…
My latest novel, Smoking Flax, takes place in a community in Louisiana and a small town in Alabama in 1978 and 1984. George Wallace had repented of his racist attitude by this time and on the surface, unity seemed to prevail. Except it didn’t. Growin up in northwest Alabama, I knew little about the African-American…
Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save…
Continuing to do God’s will is what living on purpose is all about. Living this way begins with a confident trust in the Lord. Purpose is rooted in knowing just who God is and trusting that no matter what, He is in control and rewards faithful obedience. 3 Things to Remember when Seeking to Live…
She will give birth to a son, and you are to name him Yeshua, [which means ‘Adonai saves,’] because he will save his people from their sins.” ~ Matthew 1:21 CJB Since the He Gets Us ad was so controversial, a pastor from Northern Ireland made a better Superbowl ad. His version speaks of the…
Everything is wearisome,more than one can express;the eye is not satisfied with seeing,the ear not filled up with hearing.What has been is what will be,what has been done is what will be done,and there is nothing newunder the sun. ~ Ecclesiastes 1:8-9 CJB The world and everyday life can be wearisome. There are many problems…
The He Gets Us ad during the Superbowl has sparked controversy. The fact that it has been derisive isn’t surprising because a lot of things cause derision in our world today. People are quick to jump on one another. This blog isn’t going to go into the whole He Gets Us campaign, only the specific…
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and…