“How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your […]
Last week I shared the story of my struggle against Satan, “I tossed off the warm comforter and tip toed through the cold and quiet twilight air and into the living room, I didn’t want to wake my wife… This battle is between me, God, and Satan. I quietly closed the bedroom door, flipped on […]
My mind is racing and I can hear my heartbeat in my ears. I can’t fall asleep because I can’t even close my eyes! I feel a strong attack against me and can’t explain it. The attack feels supernatural and debilitating and it is overwhelming me. I am not going to get through this. I […]
“That is why the real problem of the Christian life comes where people do not usually look for it. It comes the very moment you wake up each morning. All your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists simply in shoving them all […]
“Now then, my children, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways. Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. Blessed are those who listen to me, watching daily at my doors, waiting at my doorway. For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord. But […]
If Jesus came by for supper I would make sure the house was spotless and clean, light some bee’s wax candles, load up my diffuser with my favorite essential oil mixture of orange, lemon, Virginia cedar wood, cinnamon, lavender, and peppermint, play my favorite mellow Pandora station that I’ve been curating for a decade on […]
A few years ago I was shopping at my local grocery store when I bumped into a gentleman and his wife. He was wearing a shirt with a logo of the Great Lakes and because I’ve spent the majority of my life in Michigan it caught my eye. So I said hello and asked if […]
How can you create an environment that builds your relationship with Jesus every day? God is always with us, but we have to be aware and nourish ourselves with his presence throughout the day. Without being conscious it easy to get lost in the day and not touch base with Jesus. This is a failure […]
“When are you getting married?” …The end of April. “Are you sure you want to go through with this?” “How much longer until your wedding?” …60 days. “Are you nervous?” “How many days left?” …50 days. “There’s still time to get out.” “When will you be married?” …40 days. “Better enjoy being a bachelor while […]
Ever since we were tossed from the garden we have been rebelling and destroying creation more and more with each day. And we are almost completely numb to this fact. Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and […]