Category: Blog
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When the Air Turns Crisp: A Season for Transformation
“But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NKJV) As September slips away and the first cool breezes of fall begin to settle in, something…
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REMEMBER!
“Oh, remember that my life is a breath! My eye will never again see good.” Job 7:7 (NKJV) On this date, September 11, 2001, we do remember what happened in New York City. Terrorists struck the twin towers which, in essence, brought them to the ground. I have to say, as a native Texan, I…
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Honoring Work, Rest, and the God Who Sustains Us
“And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands for us;; yes, establish the work of our hands.” Psalm 90:17 (NKJV) Labor Day arrives each year as more than a long weekend or the unofficial end of summer. It stands as a reminder of the…
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Two Essential Companions for Studying Romans
The Message of Romans and the Bible Study Guide Romans: Encountering the Gospel’s Power, By: John R. W. Stott Few books in Scripture shape the Christian mind and heart like Paul’s letter to the Romans. Its sweeping vision of God’s righteousness, grace, and transforming power has anchored believers for centuries. As I prepare to teach…
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KitchenClouds Anti-Fatigue Mat Review:
Is It Worth It for Your Kitchen? FTC Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. If you spend a lot of time cooking, prepping meals, or washing dishes, you know how quickly hard kitchen floors can strain your feet, knees, and lower back. Let me tell…
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El Roi, The God Who Sees Me
There is a quiet comfort that settles over the soul when you remember that God sees you. Not in a distant, casual way, but in a deeply personal, attentive, compassionate way. Scripture gives this name to God through the story of a woman who felt invisible, mistreated, and alone—Hagar. In her darkest moment, she discovered…
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How to Conquer Ungodly Thoughts
Ungodly thoughts are one of the quiet battlegrounds of the Christian life. They slip in unannounced, uninvited, and often unnoticed until they’ve already begun their work—discouraging us, distracting us, or pulling our hearts away from the Lord. Every believer faces them. Even the strongest saints have moments when their minds wander into places that don’t…
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“Called to More Than a Seat: Serving God With a Willing Heart”
“For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13 (NKJV) There is a quiet but growing challenge in many churches today—pew‑sitting. Faithful attendance is good, but attendance alone is not the finish line of Christian living. Paul…
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Honoring Fathers, Reflecting the Father Above
“As a father pities his children, so the LORD pities those who fear Him.” Psalm 103:13 (NKJV) Father’s Day gives us a moment to pause and honor the men who have shaped our lives with strength, sacrifice, and steady love. No father is perfect, but many have given us gifts that last far beyond childhood—wisdom…
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When Leadership Feels Too Heavy: A Reflection on Isaiah 3:6–7
“When a man takes hold of his brother in the house of his father, saying, ‘you have clothing; you be our ruler, and let these ruins be under your power,’ in that day he will protest, saying, ‘I cannot cute your ills, for in my house is neither food nor clothing; do not make me…