Look past your moment.  Take your focus away from your immediate surroundings. I had a hyper sensitive day in which a paradigm shift occurred in the reality that existed around me.  I couldn’t speak.  I could only observe. At the hospital, a commercial came on from the PBS station that highlighted famous leaders, actors, and…

 Yesterday, my ten-year old and I listened to a TED talk of Billy Graham.  He was 80 years old.  The year was 1998.  Imagine–Mr. Graham is 96 years old!  From his talk to techies in Silicone Valley, he shared a quote from the greatest mathematician and scientist who greatly influenced the beginnings of computer technology….

How far would Jesus go to rescue someone?  There is no one like Jesus. No social services program, church, or rehab program can do what Jesus can do in the life of an individual. Jesus came near the land of the Gerasenes–wild, filled with tombs, and feeding areas for swine.  No respectable Jewish man or…

Did you know that “born again” doesn’t just mean that one has accepted Jesus as Savior. “Jesus answered, “I assure you, unless someone is born anew, it’s not possible to see God’s kingdom.” John 3:3 Remember when Jesus explained to Nicodemus how to be “born again”? Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can…

I face a huge challenge next week in which I face one of my greatest fears–public humiliation.  It has the potential to get controversial.  I have this problem of struggling and overcoming inferiority.  I know its roots, and I know what God says about this lie; yet, the enemy knows my achilles–my insecurities and tries…

My father shared his testimony of prayer from a young boy of 12 who accepted Jesus as Savior to an 80 something year old man.  To fellowship with God through the communion of prayer and talking to Him brings a closeness– an intimate relationship. From my Lent book by Sue Mink: “There is no way…

Today marks 40 days prior to Resurrection Sunday.  Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness in preparation for His ministry.  I found this little book for Lent: It begins with the scripture Luke 2:49b when Jesus told his parents: “Didn’t you know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father’s house?” Jesus…

Your self-identity comes from a collection of beliefs that you hold about yourself.  You may have formed thoughts and patterns about who you are from your family, your life experiences, and activities you’ve participated in through the years.  As a social worker and parent, I’ve found layers of complexity within the journey of self-identity in…

Thieves are jealous of each other’s loot, but the godly are well rooted and bear their own fruit. Proverbs 12:12 Are you well rooted in God’s love and Word and bearing fruit? Maybe your fruit is seen in the care of your children, a ministry, marriage, or a job God has called you to. Maybe…

I am constantly reminded through God’s Word and messages of how He desires to mold us into His image.  This molding takes a lifetime of grace and truth.  A dear friend of mine suggested a book called “The Cure”.  I watched a video attached to the study and it said something like this– We can…