Discouragement is something many of us will face this year. It comes from unexpected places, and seemingly out of nowhere at times. I find that when I get distracted, or too focused on my needs, discouragement typically begins to seep in. It's most likely because I get my eyes on the "worthless" things in life, …
A Work On Mission
We hear the word missionary and we often think about those faithfully and courageously living in far away places. Yet, as followers of Jesus Christ, we are all on mission at work, in our homes, our communities, and even in our church. We are to be lights on a hill reflecting God's truth, love and …
Given Or Taken
John 3:27 reminds us that, we "can receive only what is given to us from heaven". This reminds me that if it comes from God, it will remain to meet its intended purpose. However, if we take what is not from God, it will never truly satisfy, or accomplish all we may have hoped for. …
Keep A Look Out
My wife shared this picture with me from our past trip to Hawaii. We never saw the rainbow amidst the waves before in this picture, but I just love the metaphor it reflects about life. For even though we may feel like the waves of life are beating us against the rocks, don't lose hope. …
Pursuit of Happiness
Over the holidays, I was watching a documentary with some family members about a couple who travelled around the world in the pursuit for "happiness". However, they eventually discovered, as we all do, that happiness is fleeting. It's allusive and never permanent. Instead, life is full of ups and downs, and they flow together. When …
Soul Rise
Proverbs 4:18 says, The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. I love this verse partly because I love sunrises and sunsets. In particular, I love to see the warm rays of the sun peaking just above the ocean horizon to bathe the sky …
Consequences Of Love
Consequences are built into the process of life. We cannot avoid the positive or negative consequences of our choices. However, love is not an automatic consequence. Love is a choice we make and then we face the consequences that come from it. This is the rub. For what if the response to our love is …
