Based on Joshua 1:6–9 Opening ThoughtLife is unpredictable — wars erupt, tragedies strike, people disappoint us, and fear creeps in. Yet in the middle of chaos, God still calls His people to live boldly. Just as He told Joshua thousands of years ago, He tells us today: “Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your […]
No Fear: Living Strong and Courageous When Life Shakes Based on Joshua 1:6–9 Read More »
Fear is one of the enemy’s favorite tools. It sneaks into our thoughts, paralyzes our decisions, and keeps us from stepping into the promises God has prepared for us. But the good news is this: God’s Word gives us everything we need to walk boldly and courageously — without fear — into His plans.In Joshua
N.O. F.E.A.R.: How to Break Free From Fear and Step Into God’s Possibilities Read More »
As I evaluated my past week, I noticed an uncomfortable tendency. There was a lack of energy. Everything around me had a grey tint to it. There was a lack of vibrance and brilliance to each day. You may wonder, do I live in the Northwest? Oddly enough, no. I reside in Tampa, Florida. It’s
From Gloomory to Victory Read More »
In 1984, I lost a football bet. That’s not unusual. Many people lose. But the payment for losing the bet was not monetary. I had to show up to church. Not to squelch on a deal, l showed up to a very large church totally trashed from a party and had left just hours prior.
Pain happens. We can’t escape it. Pain, as Thanos, from Marvel Comics would say, is inevitable. So what do we do when we are confronted with an unexpected event, injury, heartbreak, or health crisis? Three Choices We have three choices. Through heartache, loss, disease, and injury I chose to give it all to my
Walking Through Pain Read More »
Have you ever wanted to walk on water? I have! I’ve imagined seeing my feet skipping across the waves, looking down at the fish, and defying nature. But, for some reason, every time I’ve tried a water walk, all I get is wet. Early in my faith, I read a story in Matthew 14
Have you ever heard someone say, God called me to do this? We look at them in awe and a little skepticism. Then, we wonder, did God call them, or did they eat some lousy chicken and hallucinated the call? Now, imagine if you suddenly received a call on your cell phone. “Ring! Ring! Ring! And imagine