My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises! ~ Psalm 57:7 (NLT) I have a not-so-well-kept secret. At one of my former churches, I often times led the singing during our worship service when our praise teams weren’t available. I was in choir inContinue reading "Muting My Voice"

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. ~ 1 Peter 5:7 (NLT) Before major events, for which I am in charge, I don’t sleep much the night before. Whether it’s a weekend youth evangelism conference, mission trips, or some other happening, I generally toss and turn all night running through aContinue reading "Tossing & Turning"

I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. ~ Psalm 16:8 (NLT) Many of us can’t fully imagine what it must be like for people who suffer with blindness. As many blind people will tell you, they rely on their other senses in orderContinue reading "Listening for God"

For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. ~ Romans 1:20 (NLT) My dog taught me a spiritual lesson. No, that’s not a typo.Continue reading "Stubborn Husky"

For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time - to show us his grace through Christ Jesus. ~ 2 Timothy 1:9 (NLT) Financial planners tell us that in order to haveContinue reading "Future-Proof Planning"

I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. ~ Philippians 3:14 (NLT) Perseverance. It’s a fancy word which means to push through the hard stuff in life. Those that make it through a certain period of trials in lifeContinue reading "Planking for Jesus"