For we walk by faith, not by sight [living our lives in a manner consistent with our confident belief in God’s promises]— 2 Corinthians 5:7 Amplified Bible For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. So we fix our eyes not on whatContinue reading “What’s Your Paper Trail Look Like?”
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Fairytale or Truth?
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” 1 Peter 3:15 It was a typical meal-night evening at the Short North Columbus Dream Center. I was at my usual spot, standing next to theContinue reading “Fairytale or Truth?”
Shattered Snow-globe
Please forgive the rerun – this devo keeps bubbling up in my heart, so I decided to send it out again. Just a reminder, as followers of Christ, we will walk through the same tragedies, the same pain and the same every-day struggles as other folks. And yet … we are not walking alone. We have noContinue reading “Shattered Snow-globe”
Tired Hands
Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. Exodus 17:12 NLT You were wearied with the length of yourContinue reading “Tired Hands”
When the Unthinkable Becomes Reality
This I know, God is for me. In God will I praise His word; in the Lord will I praise His word. Psalm 56:9-10a NCV If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31 Beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith… Jude 20,21a NASB The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble,Continue reading “When the Unthinkable Becomes Reality”
The weight of real-world pain
I will cry out to God Most High, To God who performs all things for me. Psalm 57:2 NKJV “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful. John 14:27 NASBContinue reading “The weight of real-world pain”
I Only Have …
“And they said to Him, “We have here only five loaves and two fish.” He said, “Bring them here to Me.”” Matthew 14:17-18 NKJV For a quick refresher, Jesus’ disciples were confronted with an impossible situation, and they knew it. 5000 men, along with their wives and children needed a meal, in a time andContinue reading “I Only Have …”
Audio only – Me, Myself and I?
An audio only, short montage of thoughts on Genesis 40:6-7 And Joseph came in to them in the morning and looked at them, and saw that they were sad. So he asked Pharaoh’s officers who were with him in the custody of his lord’s house, saying, “Why do you look so sad today?” Though it’s totally unscripted and not at all polished, IContinue reading “Audio only – Me, Myself and I?”
My 1st Podcast Interview
Hello Friends, I thought it would be good to share this again. Praying it encourages you! Below is a link to my (very apparent) first ever, podcast interview. As hard as it is watch one’s self, I did so. Now I can warn you that at the start, I squirm way too much and accidentlyContinue reading “My 1st Podcast Interview”
“Where is this God of Yours?”
Day and night I have only tears for food, while my enemies continually taunt me, saying, “Where is this God of yours?” Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! … Now I am deeply discouraged, but I will remember you— Why are you cast down,Continue reading ““Where is this God of Yours?””
Devotions for Difficult Days 