In a zealous quest for the consummate Christian life, the unthinkable happened: I burned out on the spiritual disciplines. The activities that were designed to create abundant life deep within my soul were in fact doing the opposite. My soul was weary and depleted. Each time I heard a pastor, author, missionary, or respected leader suggest a discipline […]
The soul of man has several needs, and one of the needs of the soul is the need to believe. There is a great desire in man to believe in something. Either in their ability, the government, spouses, religion, or something greater than us. I would like to make it known to you all […]
I have come across the topic of jealousy multiple times the last while and have been meditating on Bible passages that speak of it. The Old Testament talks often of the jealousy of God for His people’s devotion. On the other hand, in the New Testament Paul makes it clear that jealousy and discord have […]
There is a sound upon the earth There is a wave moving upon the earth. There is a spiritual awakening There is an invasion There is a translation Do you know what it is called? HOLINESS, HOLINESS! God of Holiness is moving upon the earth and invading in the life’s of men and women like […]
There are four places I know of in the Bible that mention trees by the river. Reading them together, they paint a powerful picture of our lives when we are rooted in Christ. Come with me to the river if you will. “Cursed is the one who trusts in man, who draws strength from mere […]
The dictionary defines values as ‘a person’s principles or standards of behaviour; one’s judgment of what is important in life. Furthermore, Dr. Boa defines values as those things that we deem important and provide direction and guidance in all situations and circumstances, not dependent on our feelings or emotions. As a child of God, follower […]
Growing up, we hunted a lot of gophers. I suppose some people would be upset that we killed harmless little animals, and the truth is, one little gopher doesn’t do a lot of damage. But in the environment of a pasture, the hundreds of gophers that proliferate unchecked will eat a pasture down to nothing. […]
Transition is a process of internal adjustments to external changes. It is always a process and it takes time, recalculation and adjustment. Being a missionary for some years now, i have found myself moving, going through several transitions. Change in locations, food, friendship, cultures, community, languages and the list goes on. Transitions are never easy […]
The Lord Admonishing Me My Spiritual daughter, a lady I mentor, sent me a message asking for prayers on behalf of another spiritual daughter of mine who was not doing great at the moment. When I got the message I said to myself, “No, please! I can’t deal with another need again, I just need […]
I sit looking out the hotel window at the mountains, rising like majestic sentinels reflected downward on the still lake. I ponder the 6 years of marriage this getaway commemorates and marvel at the difference from when we vowed with idealistic gaze, to love each other through thick and thin. We have loved each other […]