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Yep, it has been a while (and this is not the first time). God has been so gracious allowing me to work in the prision over these past four months and I share a brief update today. Please do not feel God is not using you…He IS and He WILL! I just keep walking and … Continue reading An instrument of His grace →

It has been a while since my last post…God has allowed me to minister in a local county prison system and it has been incredible! I did not seek it out, God just brought it my way. Maybe God is bringing something or someone your way? Let me encourage over the next 6 minutes to … Continue reading Just take a step →

Have you ever thought, “well, who am I…there are so many other people with amzing talents doing amazing things, who would listen to me?” Yep, I have thought the same thing! I am one of those “nobodies” who decided I would take a risk and just start talking and writing about God’s grace, forgiveness and … Continue reading God uses the “nobody” to touch the “somebody” →

Sometimes we look at what or where we want to be in the future and we miss what is happening right in front us in the “now”! My daughter has an incredible heart for God and wants to do amazing things in the future and especially overseas but I am concerned she may be wishing … Continue reading God is working right now, don’t miss it →

Wouldn’t it be nice to be alone, just you and God as you dive into His word and feel that intimacy with Him? It IS really cool but that is NOT what we are called to do. Yes, there are times to “sit at His feet” as Mary did but Jesus calls us to love … Continue reading Stop reading the Bible and start living it →

Yes, there REALLY is a battle and a real enemy! I don’t want to get all wierd but seriously, if you do believe in a spiritual “after life” it is not too far a stretch to believe you have a spiritual enemy. One thing to remember, your enemy has been defeated by the cross of … Continue reading It’s War…for your thoughts! →

The one thing I find missing in so many areas of life is simply ENCOURAGEMENT. The early church really needed it in the face of persecution but we need it just as much. We are under constant assault from the enemy of our souls and not to mention this world system. Unfortunately, we as believers … Continue reading Encouragement – what if… →

So you want to experience victory? The reality is that you already have the victory in Christ, the problem is you don’t believe it…it’s just not real for you. Therein lies the problem. This short podcast episode attempts to share what was and continues to be a key point in my walk with the Lord. … Continue reading Until Reality is Real →

Many of you like me have kids and perhaps even the challenge of teenagers but if not, this podcast will still apply to you especially if you find yourself having to wait on others. So often we are in such a hurry and believe others need to get moving or get out of the way. … Continue reading Hurry up and wait – the lost art of patience →

I thought I would change things up a bit. I asked some “random” people while hanging around at my church, “what does walking in love look like?” Now, before you ask, walking in love is not a performance; it is not something we do to earn points with God. Walking in love is an outpouring … Continue reading Walking in Love – what does it look like? →