“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” [Luke 2:14] It's a good time of year to rest,...

For Father's Day this year, I bought Michael a book to read to Rosa. It's called "Good Good Father for Little Ones" by Chris Tomlin and...

How would you finish this sentence: "What the world needs right now is..." Would you say: more peace. more civility. more tolerance. more...

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful...

"Remember me with Favor, my God." (Nehemiah 13:31) Think of a time when you were most motivated to change. What was your driving force?...

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to...

"...From that day on, half of my men did the work, while the other half were equipped with spears, shields, bows and armor." (Nehemiah...

"...Run in such a way as to get the prize..." [1 Corinthians 9:24] When You're Not Winning, You're Learning Ever heard that phrase? I’ve...

"I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father’s family, have committed  against you." [Nehemiah 1:6] That glaring...

"The God of heaven will give us success" (Ne 2:20) Coming "Crashing" Back Down We're working through how we grow as individuals and as a...

Do you think much about your imagination? What it is, and how it works? I think, if you're anything like me, you simply take it for...

"...Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man." [Nehemiah 1:11] I've been fascinated with how...

But the fruit of the Spirit is... self-control - Galatians 5:23 How many times have you said to yourself, "if only I had more self...

But the fruit of the Spirit is ...faithfulness, gentleness - Galatians 5:22 - 23 When I first sat down to write this blog, I had no idea...

But the fruit of the Spirit is... patience, kindness, goodness - Galatians 5:22 Unconditional positive regard. It's the foundation of my...

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace - Galatians 5:22 There are some emotions that I treasure. Peace in particular is one that...

“...that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”- ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:2‬ Whenever I think...

“... but be transformed by the renewal of your mind...” - Romans 12:2 Transformation. A marked change in appearance, nature or form. It’s...

Do not be conformed to this world - Romans 12:2 I want you to imagine you are celebrating a milestone birthday. Maybe its your 30th, 40th...

Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of...