encouragement

  • Saying Goodbye to Shame

    “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past, see, I am doing a new thing.”  Isaiah 43:18-19 God says to forget the former things. To forget, which means to put out of one’s mind, to cease to think… Continue reading

    Saying Goodbye to Shame
  • Praying Expectantly

    “Elijah was a human being, even as we are.  He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years.  Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and… Continue reading

    Praying Expectantly
  • What to do with Doubt

    Doubt is natural. What are we to do when we start to doubt God or his promises? Sharing my heart on doubt. Continue reading

    What to do with Doubt
  • He is With You

    “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.  When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over… Continue reading

    He is With You
  • Practicing Silence Before the Lord

    “Whoever has ears, let them hear.”  Matthew 13:43 God has been challenging me to sit with him in silence.  He’s been challenging me to practice being silent before him versus always making my requests/concerns to him.  For those who don’t… Continue reading

    Practicing Silence Before the Lord
  • Who is Jesus?

    Something I find really interesting is that when I ask people if they know Jesus, their response usually includes “I used to go to church” or “I’m not a Christian” and “I grew up going to ____ school”.  Right, but… Continue reading

    Who is Jesus?
  • Living Life Differently

    This might ruffle some feathers. Surrendering our life for Jesus means we are to live life differently… even if that means going against the “world’s way and cultural norms” to follow God’s truth. Are you still in? Continue reading

    Living Life Differently
  • A Heart for Salvation

    “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news! But not all Israelites accepted the good news. For Isaiah says, “Lord, who has believed our message?” Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is… Continue reading

    A Heart for Salvation
  • Loving Hard People

    We are living in a divided world. In living in division, it makes loving people even more difficult. So what if we change the narrative? What if we choose the Jesus way instead of the world’s way? Today’s post discusses… Continue reading

    Loving Hard People
  • God’s Character Revealed

    How does God’s commandment to love him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength reveal His character? God reveals so much of who He is through what He wants from us. Continue reading

    God’s Character Revealed