T.D Jakes and Max Lucado were on the program Praise on TBN. Bishop Jakes said, “ If we are not prepared for disruption, then we are not prepared for resurrection.” Emotional stress has the same impact as physical injury. We cannot run […]
Overseas the people learn about and study the Bible. In the Western world we want someone to tell us about it. 2 Timothy 2:15 Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman tested by trial who has no reason […]
God is our Father. He is our teacher and provider. Yet we (just like the prodigal son), tell Him that we want all of his blessing for us now. Regardless of if we are ready to handle them. We willfully leave him […]
In life we go through transition. Unfortunately one of my faults is impatience. Transition and impatience do not usually make for a great combination. This combination sometimes leads to me doing things that I should not be doing because nothing seems to […]
https://amzn.to/2ZWIFE Brother Lawerence was a monk who lived during the 1600’s who’s focus was on his relationship with God. This book contains gems of wisdom in regards to how we can practice His presence, in the most mundane of tasks and throughout […]
I sometimes become frustrated because when I pray, I wondered why certain prayers do not seem to be answered and others are answered no problem? 1 John 5:14-15 indicates that if we ask according to His will He hears us and if […]
Jesus Is the same yesterday, today and forever. We compartmentalize Jesus. We think there is the Bible Jesus. He was the teacher, the miracle worker. Then we act like there is a today Jesus who does not do miracles and politely shares […]
A guest artist attended my school and shared his artistic gifts with us. He sketched a beautiful landscape as he explained art. When he finished one person asked for the small drawing. He started to pass it to the student and then […]
A coach chooses you. A coach lets you know the equipment you need. A coach takes the time to train you. A coach gives you feedback so you can improve. A coach puts you in the game. It is up to us […]
I want obedience to God to be an automatic response. I want to do what he says. Test everything by His word. As soon as I come up with a ‘better’ idea, that has been what has always led to trouble. I […]