Just when I thought I had arrived at a settled place in my spiritual journey and habits, I entered a time of challenge. I did not seek a challenge, it came to me. I was asked to work with a Bible Study to be a leader of a weekly study group, and I accepted.  I had no idea what it would do to me. Yes, that two letter word, ME. I enjoy a routine. I enjoy accomplishing tasks that have been scheduled within a routine. I benefit from these accomplishments by feeling pretty good…ab

It’s been six days at this writing since Charlie Kirk was assassinated. It has been a tumultuous time in the United States. I was very...

Reading in the Gospel of John in Chapter 11, two sentences really stood out to me..."Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus....

This morning in prayer I feel a bit internally tangled. There is a lot to pray about. Along with the prayer needs of others on my list I...

Sometimes we just brood about things. If you are not understanding what I mean about brooding, it is to “show deep unhappiness of...

Recently I have had the necessity to travel back and forth frequently between a business project in another state, a 5.5 hour drive. When...

I am currently reading the book Malachi, the last book in the Old Testament. My study bible contains information on all the sections of...

It’s been awhile since I have written anything. In my last post on addiction it took a lot out of me to write about something so...

As a writer you are always aware, or at least you should be, that every time you write you reveal something of yourself that you were not...

I am currently reading through the Gospel of Luke. One of the main themes in Luke is that Jesus prayed, and did so frequently. We know...

I love the book of Habakkuk. Years ago the Holy Spirit spoke to me so strongly through this book that it has been a major part of my...

"Master, we have toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." Luke 5:5 When I read this...

I have wasted time in my life. A lot of time. I don't so much look back at it in deep regret as I truly believe each new day is a new day...

Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, "Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city and call out against it, for...

Reading Ephesians 6:12 I was reminded of something very important regarding prayer and that is that it is not easy. It can frequently be...

Reading this post by Joni Eareckson Tada is an experience. Please give it a read. The link is below: https://www.bsfblog.org/what-makes-m...

"When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death". Matthew 27:1...

Yesterday morning I came across an index card where I had written portions of this Psalm, apparently to condense it down to a type of...

I started this morning later than I usually do. I slept in. There has been quite a bit going on. First, an answered prayer happened four...

I am really being tested right now. In areas of trust. In areas of faith. In areas of courage. Have you ever been in a time such as that?...