"But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us." 2 Corinthians 4:7 (NIV). We fail, we fall. We are all vulnerable. But the last few years have brought a string of cringe-worthy episodes featuring well-known Christian leaders being caught doing what they should not b[...]
Proverbs 21:23 Watch your words and hold your tongue; you’ll save yourself a lot of grief. We have all been misunderstood. We get frustrated by wrong judgments and decisions based on wrong information. Yet often, these moments are some of our most defining, not because of what was said but because of our response. I was told[...]
"The woman was convinced. She saw that the tree was beautiful and its fruit looked delicious, and she wanted the wisdom it would give her. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. Then she gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it, too." Genesis 3:6 NLT Our Heartstrong 2022 reading started in Genesis. Way back[...]
"He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8 PositivePsychology.com recently shared a report with the following information: In the past decade, psychologists have rediscovered the importance of humility. Th[...]
What makes something impossible? Is it something that has never been done before? Is it something that you believe you are not capable of? Is it something that is not possible without divine intervention? Is it something that is not possible without incredible discipline, focus, struggle and pain? In the documentary 14 Peaks: P[...]
"So Jesus said to them, "When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own authority, but speak just as the Father taught me. And he who sent me is with me. He has not left me alone, for I always do the things that are pleasing to him." As he was saying these things, many be[...]
"But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile." Exodus 2:3 (NIV). When I read the book of Exodus, I often focus on Moses. His life decisions teach us valuable lessons. Moses' mistake[...]
"My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that what you are experiencing is truly part of God's grace for you. Stand firm in this grace. "1 Peter 5:12 NLT Stand firm in God's grace for you! Since nothing can separate us from the love of God except ourselves, our own choices, then let's choose not to forfeit the[...]
“Where did you stay in Mexico?” an acquaintance asked me one day while tanning at the pool. She had been looking for a place to snowbird for two months and wanted my recommendation. “I like to know that someone has been there and enjoyed it,” she said. While our winter vacations are limited to a week, I still research[...]
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."Proverbs 3:5-6(NIV). This month we are focusing on being a disciplined disciple who is dependent on God. As I share some of my thoughts on this idea, I encourage you to let your h[...]