The Lord is my light and my salvation - so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? Psalm 27:1 (NLT) Growing up in Fresno, California, we didn’t get too many extreme winter events that often. However, there was one event that was fairly... Continue Reading →

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” John 8:12 (NLT) At a high school campus, where I was pastoring, we would play a game every... Continue Reading →

I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark. John 12:46 (NLT) When I was a kid, I had a fear. It’s a pretty common fear for children, so I don’t feel too ashamed sharing it... Continue Reading →

For the word of God will never fail. Luke 1:37 (NLT) While I was in college, I once went to a car dealership looking to trade in my Ford Escort GT (Not a good car) for a Honda Civic (a great car). I found exactly what I was looking for, a Honda Civic hatchback with... Continue Reading →

He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along. Psalm 40:2 (NLT) Change. Just the word can instill fear in many people. While others seem to thrive on change, others seem to run and... Continue Reading →

The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Psalm 37:23 (NLT) I remember driving down the road one sunny day. I was stuck in Southern California traffic (which was a normal occurrence) on my way home from work. There was nothing good on the radio at that... Continue Reading →