Breaking the fallow ground, sowing with seed, bursting with fruit.
And I will make all My mountains a road, and My highways shall be raised up. Isaiah 49:11. When you feel like you have a mountain to climb in life, remember that it is the Lord who goes before you. He is not only the mountain mover, but He is also an expert mountain climber … Continue reading Mountains to Climb
I have told you this so that My joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete. John 15:11. So, I dropped a 5 gallon bottle of water in the faculty breakroom this morning, and it busted and spilled water all over the floor, down my pants, and into my shoes. I … Continue reading Cultivate Joy
For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV It’s okay to have problems. Having a problem does not cancel the calling of God on your life. It … Continue reading Stop Beating Yourself Up
He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. Colossians 1:17 He is the God of Roads and Rivers “Listen carefully, I am about to do a new thing, now it will spring forth; will you not be aware of it? I will even put a road in the wilderness, rivers in … Continue reading He Knows the Way
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. Psalm 103:8 Two weeks ago, I packed up my suitcase and went to high school camp. This was my third consecutive year to attend as a small group leader. I was so excited to go! I serve in Students at my church for … Continue reading High School Camp and God’s Great Love
Whatever you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31. I'm thankful for my doctor. This month is our 4-year anniversary of every-six-month visits. I think I'll give her flowers! She is diligent, patient, and kind... and she has worked hard to get me healthy. I … Continue reading Eat Like Daniel
We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned to us by the One who sent us. John 9:4. Lord, What is My Purpose? I am a naturally laid back, "type B" personality in a world full of "type A" driven people. Don't get me wrong, I can be very driven and self-motivated when I put … Continue reading Purpose Over Passivity
God sets the lonely in families, He leads out the prisoners with singing. Psalm 68:6 Whenever I get bogged down in life - and it happens to all of us from time to time - the Lord so often reminds me, "it's not about what you do, it's about who you are." Long ago the LORD said … Continue reading It’s About Who You Are
One who breaks open the way will go up before them... Micah 2:12 Here we are at the beginning of another brand new year! I have had a wonderful two weeks off from work, and though seven more days of time at home with my family does sound amazing, it's time to get back out there and … Continue reading 2024: Give It All to God
Broken & Sown 