Psalms 26:7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
“What can I get you today?” asked the waiter just after I had taken my seat. I had been here many times, as it was one of my favorite restaurants. “Well, I think I am going to try something different today,” I said, taking a glance at the menu. The events of the day were… Continue reading #121: Ordering-Up a God
I have experienced that we surround ourselves with people who will encourage us. They excuse our faults and explain away the bad decisions. These people make us feel good no matter what we do. When we are feeling discouraged, we run to them and immerse ourselves in their comfort. While these people are absolutely necessary… Continue reading #179: Truth-Tellers
At some point, you have experienced being hurt by someone, and the hurt you felt was deep. Certainly, you try to avoid this person at all costs. You might muster up some polite conversation and maybe even pray for them, but you WILL NOT call them your friend and absolutely couldn't ever put yourself under their authority. IMPOSSIBLE!… Continue reading #8: Return to do the Impossible
As she lays in bed contemplating her day ahead, she feels exhausted before her feet ever hit the floor. It all seems over whelming; so much to do and no opportunity to get it done. The demands on her were coming from all directions. As she takes a deep breath of defeat, she feels a twinge… Continue reading #66: Rise and Shine
Would you ever take your hands off the steering wheel and let the car go wherever the wheels pulled it? Absolutely not! That would be completely irresponsible. The car would veer off the road and the result could be a tragic injury. You must stay in constant control of the vehicle; making continuous, subtle corrections… Continue reading #111: Thought Steering
I knew that God’s fingerprints were all over where I was. He had undeniably led me to this place and had given me a task to complete. It was going to be difficult. I had to put in considerable time, effort, and preparation for it to be a success, and I knew that I had… Continue reading #122: Has God Failed You?
Have you ever had a young child come running toward you with an amazing story to tell? They come charging in the door yelling, “Guess what!” You listen for a while, and when you have the gist of the story, you return your attention back to what you were working on. The child still has… Continue reading #24: Face to Face
The night can be long and dark especially if your mind is filled with whirling thoughts of worry as you play out every detail of a situation in your mind. Fear and worry well up in tangible emotions as you consider every possible situation and how you would respond. As you lay in your bed you are… Continue reading #88: Night Torments
Have you ever been so hungry that you would eat just about anything? Maybe you just arrived home from work and the hunger pains are driving you to the pantry. Anything looks good! You grab whatever you can find and start feeding the pains. When you are satisfied, you look over the carnage and can’t… Continue reading #146: Feeding Affection
You naturally yield to those things that are bigger or those things with more authority. You are driving down the road, and you yield to the semi that is in your lane. Your Toyota will not stand up to the 18-wheeler! It is much bigger than you so you let it go before you. You yield to the… Continue reading #26: Yield
Glory, Strength, & Beauty 