Ever walked by a tree with fruit that looked appealing from a distance? Before taking a bite… Before touching a limb… Before someone told you what kind of tree it was… The fruit already did most of the talking.A good apple tree doesn’t need to announce, “I’m an apple tree! I’m an apple tree!”The proofContinueContinue reading “Fruit Inspection: What Is Your Life Producing?”
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Stay the Course
What do you do when obedience is met with silence?Not the silence of God’s absence.The silence of His unseen activity.The kind of silence that makes you wonder if your prayers are reaching heaven. The kind that causes you to question whether you heard Him correctly. The kind that tempts you to believe that because youContinueContinue reading “Stay the Course”
When Control Feels Safer Than Trust
A reflection on fear, surrender, and the quiet work of letting go There’s a subtle tension that lives in many of us; the need to hold things together, to manage outcomes, to anticipate every possible turn before it happens. We call it responsibility.We call it wisdom.We even call it preparation. But if we’re honest… sometimesContinueContinue reading “When Control Feels Safer Than Trust”
“Let Me Do It”
There’s something about those four little words: “Let Me Do It.”They sound so simple, yet they carry a weight that only God can truly bear.If you’re anything like me, you’ve tried to fix it all. You’ve planned, prayed, worried, re-planned, and then worried again, only to realize that you were never meant to carry thatContinueContinue reading ““Let Me Do It””
What Are You Speaking?
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels.com The Power of Aligning Our Words with God’s WordWords carry weight. They shape our thoughts, direct our actions, and influence our atmosphere. Every day, we speak thousands of words—some intentionally, some carelessly. But have we ever stopped to consider whether our words align with God’s truth?The Power of OurContinueContinue reading “What Are You Speaking?”
Ways to Fill Your Spiritual Cup
Wanted: Day 3
Ambitiously Adopted 5 God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. Ephesians 1:5(NLT) As a child, I had many questions because I was not raised by my biological parents. Therefore, I struggledContinueContinue reading “Wanted: Day 3”
Wanted: Day 2
We Are SO Loved! For God SO loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Can you think of someone who wouldn’t hesitate to give their life for you? A dear loved one was probably the first to come to mind. Did youContinueContinue reading “Wanted: Day 2”
Wanted: Day 1
Dear Friends, I wrote this devotional for the YouVersion Bible app over a year ago and I wanted to share it with you over the next week. As you read it, I pray that you will be reminded of God’s great love for you and how his love is the core of His relentless pursuitContinueContinue reading “Wanted: Day 1”
The Holy Spirit: Our Teacher, Our Helper
John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all the things that I said to you. In John 14, Jesus tells the disciples that the Father is going to send His Spirit to teach and helpContinueContinue reading “The Holy Spirit: Our Teacher, Our Helper”
