As I reread the events that took place after Jesus’ ressurection, I was drawn to the day He sat and had breakfast at the beach with His friends. This is our risen Lord, going to the beach and calling from shore out to His friends fishing from their boat, and asking if they caught anything? …
Category: Encouragement
Wade In
We are told Jesus didn’t take the easy route. Instead, He waded right in to help people all around Him - choosing to “take on the troubles of the troubled”. And as Christ followers, we are called to do the same. To help others, pursue peace wherever and whenever possible, and to work towards reconciliation …
Beauty Amidst The Rubble
Is there the belief that there is a basic thread of holiness that permeates all things and people? Or, is the belief one of cynicism that people are corrupt, and the world is hopeless? Clearly, both sides can be argued, but where do we most often default? For me, and for far too long, I …
Never Cornered
Ever felt cornered? What’s the response and reaction to when that feeling surrounds you? I have recently realized just how long I have lived, and operated this way. There is a scene in the movie, “The Grey” with Liam Neeson that struck me. The movie in many ways seems to be about man against himself, …
“Human Wheels”
Reflecting over this past year, and looking ahead to the new opportunities and challenges before us, I couldn’t help but share some of the impressions upon my heart. Primarily the call, need, and desire for “leadership”. And this doesn’t mean “bosses”. Bosses may have employees, but that in no way makes them a leader. For …
Freedom To Play
I saw a show once that told the story of a bomb detecting dog. He was trained from a pup to sniff out bombs and was helpful in various war zones. However, one day this brave dog became frightened at the slightest sounds. He could no longer perform his duties and was retired. A dog …
Which Way?
We may wonder which way is the best way to go at various times in our life. Or at least I do. Maybe it’s simply directions to a location, a career decision, and/or a choice to make about whether or not to do a particular act. None of us want to intentionally go any other …
Lies To Self
I love the verse in Psalm 119:29 that says, “keep me from lying to myself”. How often I have and continue to do this - but oh how grateful I am for the truth. It truly sets us free - even from our own lies. Lies that we aren’t good enough, lies that we don’t …
Expanding In Joyful Expectancy
It’s so hard to wait on something we don’t yet have. However, instead of getting frustrated, impatient, and running ahead of God’s timing to make things happen quicker, there’s so much wisdom imbedded in life to teach us the profound goodness and blessings of waiting. Christmas presents are a wonderful example of this. We wait …
Desire and Pursuit
Desire can be a difficult thing to handle well. For we all have desires. For some, they fuel everything they do. For others, they can lead to despair, disruption, and/or discouragement. Desires however, as I have grown to understand my own, ultimately lead a believer’s healing heart to Christ. Clearly, desire can be harmful when …
