Joseph was a man that had a dream from God to one day lead and rule over people. He had no idea how this dream was going to come to pass, but he believed that God was well able to make it happen. Shortly after God gave Joseph the dream several unfortunate...
White As Snow
A couple of weeks ago, it was my responsibility to put out direction signs for my church’s Sunday morning service. It had just snowed the night before and I was driving to put the signs in the correct locations when God dropped something into my heart. I happened to...
Can You Submit And Let God Promote You?
Several years ago, I was asked to lead a post-college singles ministry at a church I attended. I was so grateful for the opportunity because it had been in my heart for several years prior to this, but God had not opened the door until the perfect time. It was also...
A Healing Hand
I had been given a significant leadership role at a certain church I attended and over time, felt like God was asking me to move on from there. My role at this church was an administrative/ logistical position which involved overseeing setup and teardown for Sunday...
True Words From A Real Friend
I love singing. I grew up singing in my bedroom, the shower and pretty much anywhere for that matter. I even thought that God was asking me to sing for Him and use this amazing gift for His glory! I could see it in my mind, touring the world for Jesus. However,...
Where Are You Placing Your Trust?
In John 4 we find Jesus sitting at a well. The passage says that it was necessary for Jesus to go through the region called Samaria to meet a Samaritan woman. Jesus asked the woman for a drink of water because he had been on a journey and was passing through the...
Let Go
Have you ever wanted something so bad that it consumed your every thought? Sure, we all have. Sometimes it might be a really good thing and other times it can actually be something that can bring real harm into our lives. Let’s look at Abraham’s life as an example....
Leaning Forward
I recently had the opportunity to go snowboarding with some friends a couple of weekends ago in Michigan. I had been several times before, but never quite grasped how to go down the hill fast. Every time I started to pick up speed, I would start to lean back on my...
Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment
I grew up in Church. I spent my entire life learning about God and what I thought He required of me as a follower. I became an expert at following rules and regulations and found myself comparing the way I conducted my life to that of others. As long as my morality...
Never Give Up
About twelve years ago, I went through my first real faith test as a Christian. Sure, I had been through difficult times before, but this was one that shook the very foundation of my belief system. I grew up in a Christian home. I knew all the right bible verses and...
Be Thankful In All Things – It Can Be A Blessing In Disguise
The holidays can be a great joy for many people. Families get together to eat and open gifts, watch a movie or just spend quality time with one another. Thanksgiving Day is always a favorite time of mine because I get to sit down and watch NFL football with my...
The Battle Within
In every believer’s life there is a battle going on: the battle of the carnal nature (our nature that is opposed to God) verses our new nature that is being renewed in the image of Christ (the nature that pleases God). These two natures within us are in complete...