What a hectic week I had last week. I felt weak, tired, and consumed by the constant demands of others. Have you ever had a week like this? I slowly began losing my peace and joy as I focused on what everyone was needing or desiring of me. I have ...
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Three Tips For Dealing With Discouragement
Discouragement is defined as “a feeling of despair in the face of obstacles; a state of distress and loss of sense of enthusiasm, drive, or courage.” Has that ever described you? Discouragement has always been real, but I think recently, we’ve seen it in new levels. With the economic crisis, ...
Read More »The Dreaded Dirty Thirty
Our teen years are a time of discoveries, and when we get to celebrate our “Sweet Sixteen.” The twenties are a time of fun and frolic; we get to celebrate turning “Twenty-one” and bask in the privileges that being legal has to offer. Then, we turn thirty… The excitement grows ...
Read More »A Plea to America (Poem)
Many patriots and soldiers spilt their blood in the sod, They did this believing in “One Nation Under God.” Our forefathers established this nation on their Judeo-Christian belief, They formed a government to protect these values from a thief. So I ask you what has happened to America this day? ...
Read More »Are Curses Real or Just Superstition?
When the Lord began to lead me into the ministry of deliverance from demons, it was as if a whole new world was opened up to me. I began to recognize the pervasive influence of the spiritual world and how it impacts peoples’ daily lives. And I began to understand–at ...
Read More »Friends With God – A Two-Way Street
I find the interaction between God and David in 1 Chronicles 17 a touching, awe inspiring proclamation of great love and admiration. God described David as “a man after my own heart”. (Acts 13:22) There is something extra special and hard to describe between two who have an unspoken understanding ...
Read More »When Trusting God Does Not Come Easily
Through this article I am hoping to shed some light on a topic that is not discussed frequently in Christian circles. When I accepted Jesus as my Savior over 16 years ago, I had major issues with trust. I had been abused, rejected and betrayed by the very people who ...
Read More »Jesus is Our High Priest
Jesus is our high priest, bringing our petitions before the throne, giving more weight to our prayers that God may move in response to His Son Who gave up all things for our sake. What does the Bible say about our relationship with Jesus in conjunction with His holy vocation ...
Read More »An Important Lesson from Disney’s “Inside Out”
**SPOILER ALERT** This article contains some minor spoilers. Be forewarned! Of all the movies I’ve recently seen, Inside Out ranks among my favorites. In fact, it just might be the best animated film I’ve seen since Finding Nemo. Rarely do I choose to see a movie more than once, but ...
Read More »The Way Forward: Clear Vision for the Road Ahead
Have you ever been driving along the highway on what appeared to be a beautiful summer day when you were suddenly overtaken by a violent rainstorm? Seemingly out of nowhere, dark clouds appeared, fierce winds blew, and torrential rain poured. Despite the conditions, you were determined to keep going until ...
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