We are told by God that our hearts are the wellspring to life, and that we are to guard them. This is because they are under attack, and if our hearts can be damaged, hardened, broken, bitter, and angry...well, we know what that outflow looks like. On the other hand, if we truly guard our …
Category: Encouragement
A Powerful Choosing
The power and freedom of choice is a great gift and privilege that’s imbedded with danger, risk, and reward. However, when we know and understand our deepest desires, why we have them, and where they come from, we can better make the choices that come before us. For example, no matter where we live, work, …
Abounding Beauty
Beauty surrounds us. Though hard to see at times, God’s creation abounds with beauty and proclaims His glory (Psalm 19:1) And beauty refreshes, nourishes, and rejuvenates our souls. All good things come from God, and as such, we are blessed by His beauty and goodness. Look at a sunrise over the mountains, or a sunset …
Here and Now
Our life begins new and fresh when we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior - not when we get a change of status. Meaning, we can falsely assume that it’s when our “if onlys” and “when onlys” happen is when our life truly begins. For example, if only I were married, or if …
Advocate Over Adversary
A friend of mine recently shared a quote that struck a chord with something I believe and am working to put into practice more and more each day in both my personal, and professional life – and that is the mindset of collaboration over competition. This collaborative/unification theme is also a success strategy that keeps …
Beachcombing
I love the beach - everything about it. The sand, the surf, the salt, the sun, the play, the rest, the beauty. It truly is a refreshing and nourishing place for my heart and soul. One of the more relaxing parts of my trip to the beach involves beachcombing, where I simply stroll along the …
By The Beach – Life. Light. Love.
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? …
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, …
