The modus operandi for many of us is to be in control of the various facets of life. Is it your normal mode of operation to have your fingers in every pie and make certain that everything lines up to Read more…
The city was fraught with tension. Evil permeated the hearts of the people. Furthermore, judgment had been declared on the city of Jerusalem. In the center of this chaos we find a message of reward and promise. A message for Read more…
As I followed the footsteps of Jeremiah I was struck again with the reason he is often referred to as the ‘Weeping Prophet.’ It was with a breaking heart that Jeremiah shared God’s message with the people of Judah who Read more…
It is in the daily occurrences and choices of life that we bring joy or grief to God’s heart. There is a need for a continuous cultivation of the holy life. Moreover, there should always be room for correction from Read more…
The chaos and confusion of this world seem to bely the truth that God is a God of order and peace. Dark shadows filled with questioning fears and hearts that stream with tears give pause to the thought that God Read more…
It was just a small window of time that I sat beside the placid lake. The trees that rimmed the banks were reflected in the depths of the water. A reflection that was as clear as the reality. But then Read more…
Have you ever had good intentions that derailed? Or had a purpose defragment? There are times when our plans fail. Such as those times we intend to implement healthy eating habits, but our plan is thwarted. Or maybe your goal Read more…
The soft question reached my ears on a summer evening not too long ago. Between the field of fireflies and the starlit sky the question lingered. “What do we have to live for if we let go of hope?” It Read more…
Trouble had mounted, prayers went unanswered and wounds pierced my heart. All these paved the way for the doubts that came in like a flood. There seemingly was no light at the end of the tunnel. The trials of life Read more…
Have you ever experienced anguish from a misguided belief or felt gut-wrenching sorrow from a confidence that was misplaced. The regret that comes from a certainty that goes awry can be devastating. Whether it is a relationship, a business deal Read more…