Looking back at the path the Lord has led me on, I have at times felt conflicted. I remember when he first started calling and developing me for ministry, I was very confused. On one track, things were taking off in my career. On another parallel track, I was simultaneously having opportunities in ministry andContinue reading “Walking in Career and Calling”
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Defense Becomes the Offense
A little over three weeks ago, I twisted my ankle pretty severely moving. The timing was horrible. I was moving from a third floor apartment and I had finally gotten into a consistent workout routine. I had also just completed my fastest 2 mile run and was really excited about continuing my running plan thatContinue reading “Defense Becomes the Offense”
Get the Net: A Parallel Life of Luke 5
Today was fishing day! It had been at least four to five years since I had gone salt water fishing and I was most excited to be able to wade fish. The night before I was led to read Luke 5 because in that story, the fishermen (soon to be disciples) had been fishing allContinue reading “Get the Net: A Parallel Life of Luke 5”
Passed Up
“Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.” Isaiah 1:18 NIV My God place is a trail that runs along a creek. Most of it is hidden from the road.Continue reading “Passed Up”
Resting in Salvation
For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 When things started to get really crazy at the stores, every entrance had a stand with sanitizing wipes. What was the purpose behind providing this offering upon entrance? It brought you comfortContinue reading “Resting in Salvation”
Resting with Friends
Do not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25 NIV A common phrase I get as an observation from friends and family is that I’m always busy. It’s not uncommon for me toContinue reading “Resting with Friends”
The Rooms of Your Heart: Proverbs 24:3-4
Proverbs 24:3-4 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures. This is one of my favorite verses. When building a house properly, you have to have a plan drawn with wisdom. The layout has been thought out to createContinue reading “The Rooms of Your Heart: Proverbs 24:3-4”
Proverbs 5 and a Trail Map Comparison
Proverbs 5:21-23 For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths. The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast. For lack of discipline they will die, led astray by their own great folly. I have this tradition the past few years toContinue reading “Proverbs 5 and a Trail Map Comparison”
Stepping Out in the Dark: Proverbs 4:18-19
Proverbs 4:18-19 The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble. One of my favorite features in my tent is one of the screened views. It’s beautifulContinue reading “Stepping Out in the Dark: Proverbs 4:18-19”
Accepting Prayers 24/7
In a small town in Kansas, a bank depository caught my eye. It was just one of the many historic downtown gems that I just had to take a picture of. Jumping out of the truck to quickly take a pic, three words immediately stood out. 1. Guardian 2. Depository 3. 24 Hours I jumpedContinue reading “Accepting Prayers 24/7”
