Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2 (ESV) Dear Dad, As the world around us is changing rapidly. Our circumstances are shifting drastically. Our micro and macro-environmentsContinue reading “Under Pressure”
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When Leaders Stray
It happened at the time of Solomon’s old age that his wives guided his heart after other gods, and his heart was not fully with Yahweh his God as the heart of David his father had been (1 Kings 11: 4) And He had commanded him concerning this matter not to go after other gods,Continue reading “When Leaders Stray”
Who Are You Pleasing?
Am I trying to win over human beings or God? Or am I trying to please people? Galatians 1:10a Last week I was talking to my BFF. I mentioned that I have to be mindful of not “people pleasing”. It is funny that after all these years, I can struggle with this. I also thinkContinue reading “Who Are You Pleasing?”
Comfort in Chaos
You calm the roaring seas, calm the roaring waves, calm the noise of the nations. (Psalm 65: 7) Dear Lord, Thank you for being such a comfort in chaos. Thank you for calming the seas, the waves, and the noise pounding on the earth. Resting in You is the highest form of peace that IContinue reading “Comfort in Chaos”
Prayer for Perseverance
But the one who endures to the end—this person will be saved. Matthew 24:13 (LEB) I had a dream last night that God brought to my remembrance this morning-an answered prayer really. In the dream, I was sitting at my kitchen table, writing again. This was an answered prayer because I prayed to regain thatContinue reading “Prayer for Perseverance”
Peace in Heaviness
You will keep in perfect peace, all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3 (NLT) The title alone seems like a dichotomy right? That is what I thought too as I sat in it recently. I started sensing a great shaking coming a couple of years ago. Now it is aContinue reading “Peace in Heaviness”
Sound Familiar?
The Lord, the God of their ancestors, repeatedly sent his prophets to warn them, for he had compassion on his people and his Temple. But the people mocked these messengers of God and despised their words. They scoffed at the prophets until the Lord’s anger could no longer be restrained and nothing could be done. (2 Chronicles 36:15-16)Continue reading “Sound Familiar?”
A Reed to A Rock
Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God”. Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and theContinue reading “A Reed to A Rock”
Don’t Wait to Repent
Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger. Zeph 2:3 and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 3:2 I remember a time, not that long ago when IContinue reading “Don’t Wait to Repent”
Famine in the Land
“Look! The days are coming,”declares the Lord God, when I will send a famine throughout the land—not a famine of food or a thirst for water—but rather a famine of hearing the words of the Lord.People will stagger from sea to sea, from north to east.They will run back and forth, searching for a message from the Lord, but theyContinue reading “Famine in the Land”
Complete Your Calling 