“Therefore, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in Him, rooted and built up in Him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” ~ Colossians 2:6,7 A while back I came across this old growth tree with…
Read moreHow often have I used the word hope like it’s a lucky charm? “Oh, I hope it works out.” “I hope she gets better.” “I hope I get to go.” Hope is not a wish sent off on the wings of an angel to some ethereal plane, nor is it…
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Sometimes I just need a vacation – a vacation from my problems as “Bob Wiley” in the movie “What About Bob?” said. Life can be stressful, and getting away to a different place can be just what I need. However, if there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, I…
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life’s events and circumstances? Are feelings of insecurity, fear and doubt whirling around inside you like the tumultuous winds of a hurricane? Do you feel that you are being hit yet again with another storm in your life? This past year I’ve had to…
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Hey weary soul, are you feeling invisible today? Not feeling His presence? The truth is we’re human, and we can’t trust our feelings. They are as fleeting as leaves on a tree, here for a season, then gone. Not “feeling” His presence has its purposes. Sometimes He needs to bring…
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