I recently came across this quote: “You can’t set yourself on fire to keep someone else warm.” I liked it. It’s a catchy phrase that’s clearly used to offer protection from burnout, codependency, or martyrdom in unhealthy relationships. It affirms that your well-being matters too, that love isn’t self-immolation. But Scripture also says, “Do nothing… Read More »

Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). This morning, the phrase “light of life” opened a window, and fresh air wafted in to refresh my spirit. The promise is for the light of life. Light that… Read More »

A deeper trust in God is a treasure chest of blessings. But it doesn’t grow in the abstract. It grows in the soil of relationship, watered by remembrance and thanksgiving. When we pause to consider not only what God has done for us but who He is – His attributes – our hearts are inspired… Read More »

The Lord coaches us into deeper trust in Himself, not just trusting Him to give us the things we want but trusting in who He is. That He loves us. That He is always faithful. That He is always mindful of us. And that His will is “good, acceptable, and perfect” (Romans 12:2), even when… Read More »

Is Jesus Enough? That question first stirred in me during a season of ministry reform, and it remains a beacon for me today. But it’s not just for pastors or church leaders. It’s for anyone wondering whether seeking to know Jesus better – truly knowing Him – is enough spiritual juice, enough vitality and substance,… Read More »

In the culinary world, spices come in many varieties – sweet, tangy, bitter. On their own, they can be overpowering – even unpleasant. But when blended with care and purpose, they transform a dish. The right combination, in the right proportion, brings out something unforgettable. In the same way, the Lord uses every event in… Read More »

The haunting part of Halloween isn’t just the costumes or cobwebs; it’s the menacing overtures of death, represented by ghosts, goblins, zombies, and skeletons. But death is not a make-believe character; it is as real as the air we breathe. Life goes on for us. Sunrise after sunrise. Goodbye hugs and kisses. Work. School. “How… Read More »

What is the difference between a dream and a vision? A dream is a goal you strive to attain; a vision is something that keeps reaching for you. The Lord is both my dream fulfilled and my vision unfolding. Think of a high school basketball player saying, “My dream is to play in the NBA.”… Read More »

The View from My Place (My weekly meditation) What is the difference between a dream and a vision? A dream is a goal you strive to attain; a vision is something that keeps reaching for you. The Lord is both my dream fulfilled and my vision unfolding. Think of a high school basketball player saying,… Read More »

“’Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,” begins the old hymn, echoing a truth that pervades the Scriptures. It is indeed sweet, though not always easy. And that’s what makes its fruit sweet with supernatural flavoring. Trust in God always yields fruit. It is never in vain. God honors every application of our faith. He is a… Read More »