Déjà Vu

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) Have you ever had déjà vu? If you don’t know whatContinue reading "Déjà Vu"

I’m a Sheep

The LORD is my shepherd; I have all that I need.Psalm 23:1 (NLT) I was watching a comedian the other night, and man, he was funny. The way he connected with the audience was truly amazing. An entire arena of fans was with him for every joke, every story, every piece of his comedic journey.Continue reading "I’m a Sheep"

Don’t Fear the Trolls

How amazing are the deeds of the LORD! All who delight in him should ponder them.Psalm 111:2 (NLT) Vulnerability (being open and honest with people about your life) is something that isn’t done much in today’s world. After all, if you are vulnerable, people can use it to shame you, or paint you as someoneContinue reading "Don’t Fear the Trolls"

Look Up

The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. Psalm 19:1 (NLT) Maybe when you were younger you used to do something that many of us did. I remember so many times laying on my back, out on a grassy field, looking up at the clouds and trying to decide what person,Continue reading "Look Up"

Praise Multiplier

I will praise you seven times a day because all your regulations are just.Psalm 119:164 (NLT) I have a pastor friend who was relaying a story to me some time ago. He was talking about how discouraged he was at his church. He had been at the church for several years, yet had never receivedContinue reading "Praise Multiplier"

Merry Christmas

“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’”Matthew 1:23 (NLT) Immanuel. It's a name that isn't too common in the English-speaking world today. I'm not sure why that is, but it hasn't gone unnoticed by me. It's aContinue reading "Merry Christmas"