Here’s what I said to the Lord this morning via my journal: Thank You for all You have done to bring me to this present place. I can honestly say, the best thing about being alive today is my relationship with You. It was my zest for life that led me to You. Admittedly, my… Read More »

What is life without fresh discoveries? It’s like listening to the same song, watching the same movie, or eating the same meal over and over—it gets old fast. Life is an incredible gift, full of meaning and potential, and discovery is what helps us truly appreciate it. Without it, life can feel dull instead of… Read More »

Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 12:9 reveal a beautiful paradox: “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.” Rather than eliminating weakness, God infuses His strength directly into our frailty, allowing the two to co-exist. Like fragile jars of clay, we carry the treasure of His power (2 Corinthians… Read More »

Yesterday, I had the absolute joy of talking with each of my sisters one-on-one. Honestly, it felt like attending four church services back-to-back—it was that uplifting! I was blessed to lead each of them to the Lord, even though we don’t live close to one another. In fact, none of them even live in the… Read More »

A lot of people think spiritual growth is all about working harder—putting your head down and powering through with sheer determination. But honestly, that only gets you so far. Real growth doesn’t come from grinding it out; it comes from finding something so meaningful that it changes the way you see everything. It’s about being… Read More »

A stunning sunset. A clear, moonlit night. A sunrise over the ocean. The gentle flowing of a brook. A breaching whale. A soaring eagle. Snow-capped mountains. These are just a few of the icons of the beauty of nature. As we stand in awe of the magnificence of Creation, let us be reminded that God… Read More »

My wife and I were talking this morning about Jesus’ cry from the cross: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34). In this dramatic moment, Jesus was enduring emotional abuse, physical torment, and spiritual agony. But it’s important to note that Jesus wasn’t crying out to ask His Father… Read More »

Today is not just another Monday, but a radiant new day of life in Christ. And oh, what marvelous possibilities! Beyond our hazy knowledge lies the wisdom He will reveal. Beyond our feeble power lies the strength He will provide. Beyond our flickering affections awaits His unfathomable love. Beyond our flaws and failings, His grace… Read More »

Why is it so hard sometimes to fully embrace the reality of our relationship with the Lord? My wife, LaVern, shared something powerful with me from one of her devotional readings. The Lord is engaged in a conversation with a man who is deeply hurting, and whose faith has taken a severe hit because of… Read More »

Today is a day I’ve designated as “Torch-bearer Appreciation Day.” It’s a day when I pause to give thanks for some of the special individuals whom the Lord has dispatched to guide me through dark and dismal places with their light. These torch-bearers, through their words, deeds, and prayers, have been used by the Lord… Read More »