A powerful commercial that used to frequently air followed a young man from the beginning to the end of his day, demonstrating how all of his activities could more easily be enabled by an effective and efficient force. And after he’d used it nonstop throughout his day to do all kinds of exciting things that […]
11 Days vs. 40 Years: The Efficient Path of Obedience
If the Israelites had been obedient to God’s direction. They would’ve entered the Promised Land after 11 days. Instead of after 40 years. When God directs our steps, He does so in our best interest. Because He loves us. But to benefit from His plans, we must cooperate with Him. We must trust Him. No […]
Do we really need all of this “stuff?”
If you type in a search along the lines of “How many container ships are lined up in San Pedro Bay,” you’ll likely get a series of headlines proclaiming that yet another record has been shattered. San Pedro Bay is where cargo ships come in to be unloaded at the Ports of Los Angeles and […]
This present evil age
“Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.” Although “this present evil age” is an apt […]
The paralyzing effect of fear
Standing at the threshold of something new can be scary. Uncertainty about the future can create a big pause. One in which we question ourselves and ability to move ahead. Prudence can be a good thing, for sure. Especially if the cautious voice we’re listening to belongs to God. But prudence can also be rooted […]
Are we living in the Last Days?
Are we living in the Last Days? I certainly don’t know, but in light of the seeming deterioration of our world, the thought has often crossed my mind. So, when we received a letter from Dr. Jeremiah’s Turning Point ministry recently about his current teaching series, “Where do we go from here?” I practically jumped […]
4 Reasons I’m Reducing My Smartphone Dependence
There are many reasons I’m reducing my dependence on my smartphone—which when tallied together fall into 4 major categories: data privacy and ownership, cybersecurity, diversification, and preparation.
What hoops are you jumping through?
Or perhaps the better question is, whose hoops are you jumping through? Even more importantly, what’s the impact of that frenzy of activity on your relationship with God? There are all kinds of manmade hoops in this world. They may be related to getting an education, building a career, or another significant goal. Positive and […]
The problem with perfection
Are you a perfectionist? Yeah, I struggle with the same thing. And I say “struggle,” because although being committed to excellence is a good thing, it can also hold us back if it impacts the progress God wants us to make. Which, as you may notice, is why this is my first blog post in […]
Mom’s Going Home Day
Today is Mom’s Going Home Day. At 2250 she stepped into Jesus’ arms. Six years ago. I miss her still, sometimes terribly so. But I’m beyond grateful to know she’s safe with Him. Happy and peaceful. Savoring Paradise. Savoring Jesus. Savoring her loved ones who were already Home and have joined her since. I’m especially […]