Four years ago an uneven sidewalk tripped me up and down I went. I needed an ER visit due to a dislocated shoulder. My sister tripped on a carpet recently and down she went. Thankfully, she just received some bruising. This world is full of things that can derail where we want to go. It’s … More What Trips You Up?
Think about your life. What are your accomplishments that you are proud of? You work hard to achieve ______ (fill in the blank). You may be a bust-your-butt accomplisher or a steady busybody (in a good way). You help people where you can and you desire to make a difference. People can depend on you. … More How Valuable Is Your Life?
I know, this may be too personal for some, but it’s good to ask. Do you struggle with constipation? I am not talking about bodily functions. I am referring to your faith. Do you get backed up where your faith moves slowly or not at all, where you aren’t maturing? Your walk becomes stagnant when … More Do You Struggle With Constipation?
Right now, there are many hopefuls out there. Football season is soon approaching and every fan has high hopes for their team. As for me and my house, Go Lions! Go Michigan Wolverines! We believe our teams will make it to the championship game at the end of the season, or we hope they do. … More Believing Before Receiving
Every person wonders why they were put on this earth. Why am I here? What am I called to do? As you grow up, you find your way in a career which brings purpose and provision. You may get married and have children which determines your purpose. The world offers a plethora of options to … More The Reason Behind Your Existence
Who was Judas, the guy who went along for the ride? How could someone walk up close and personal with Jesus for three years and sell Him out? I sit pondering this, and I can easily see myself doing the same thing. It scares me, yet this fear drives me right into the presence of … More But He Was A Nice Guy
Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage (Galatians 51 NKJV). Bondage is real my friends. Each one of us feels it and we desperately try to masquerade around it, until God steps in. It often takes a soul … More What An Incredible Offer!
I am going to admit it, and I hope this doesn’t dissuade your faith, but walking with Jesus is not easy. Every person needs to believe and receive Him. It is the pinnacle of the Bible and it determines your eternal fate. You need Jesus to get to heaven. He is the only way; read … More Spiritual Detours
“What plans do you have for the summer,” you ask? Or you may ask, “What are you doing today?” And the common reply comes from a plethora of options, ones that reveal that living in the United States is pleasant. You and I have errands to run, appointments to get to, chores to do, careers, … More What If I’m Just Not Interested?
Your first reaction to this question may be, “Of course not,” but I am going to challenge your faith as God challenges mine over this question. As a believer, you know that God exists and He is in control, and you are very thankful for Him, but living on this side of heaven has its … More Am I Forgetting God?
