When You Were Little, What Did You Want to Be When You Grow Up? It’s a question that sparks imagination, curiosity, and possibility. It invites you to think beyond today and into a world of dreams. That’s what good questions do. Albert Einstein once said, “If I had an hour to solve a problem and my life depended on the solution, I would spend the first 55 minutes determining the proper question to ask. For once I know the proper question, I could solve the problem in less tha

What kind of a god would command His people to have multiple joyous celebrations every year? A GOOD God! Let's embrace joy by learning the biblical art of being really good at celebrating.

What is the Hebrew meaning of Joy? Who was the first person in the Old Testament specifically said to have had this kind of Joy? What critical lesson does it teach us about cultivating joy?

Joy -- It's literally my middle name. You'd think I would have it figured out. Not--so--much. I have so many questions about Joy. You too?I have decided that this critically important, yet illusive reflection of God and target of the enemy needs my focused attention. I am RESOLVED to absorb my heart and mind in joy through my study of Scriptures. Click Subscribe and together let's dig in!

Reflection on Anxiety and the Holidays As we approach the holiday season, many of us feel a surge of anxiety. What are the things causing you stress right now? How does that anxiety manifest in your life? This morning, I want to clarify that a one-hour message will not magically erase your anxiety or the situations causing it. The topic of anxiety is complex and deep. There is much good teaching available, but there is also a lot of misinformation. Discernment is key. Today,

Flying Goose So, Geese have been on my mind lately. Normal, right? Did you know that the Celtic believers in the British Isles depicted the Holy Spirit, not as a dove, but as a Goose. They did this because they saw the Spirit working as One who can’t be tamed. He’s wild. You never really know where he comes from or where he’s going. Just like Jesus’ description of the Spirit in John 3:8 “The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it come

The King of Glory is Coming Psalm 24 is a depiction of a story of revival of God’s people. It begins in verses 1-2 with a declaration that the earth and everything in it, including the people, belong to Yahweh God because He created it all. The principle we gain here is that the Creator owns what he creates. So everything is God’s and Yahweh is God. If Yahweh is God, we must remember that we already know so much about Him! We have the testimony of the history that reveals

"You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies" Psalm 23:5 "My heart has heard You say, 'Come and talk with Me.' And my heart responds, 'Lord, I am coming.'" Psalm 27:8. The world is moving a breakneck speeds. Like a stampede, we are compelled to move faster and faster, without really even knowing where we are going. The stampeded is headed for destruction. Instead, Jesus offers us a different kind of life. A pace that is slower and steady. A life that enjoys His c

What makes you happier than anything in the world? The answer says a lot about person!

The Lord is My Banner - Jehovah Nissi A Story, by Melissa Miller

Can you think of a time when you were preparing to go to someone’s home who you knew was preparing well for your visit and would be ready to welcome you warmly into their home? Can you imagine how they prepared good food for your visit? They probably created an environment in their home that would communicate that they honored you as their guest? You looked forward to your visit with them knowing that you would be safe, well cared for and at rest in their presence. You antici

In every interaction in which Jesus restores someone through a miracle, Faith is always present. What is faith?

Can you think of a time when you felt really Homesick? What happened that made you feel so homesick? What were you homesick for? If you...

When I was growing up, my Grandpa used to sing Riding Down the Canyon by Gene Autry. I always pictured something like this, a long...

This is a collection of ten paintings I created during and following our summer trip to Western Michigan. The beauty and colors were so...

Feared and respected by all.Threatened by none.Fierce and fiercely loyal. Protecting his Pride. Defending hid territory. Hail, the King!

Do you feel like anxiety has a grip on you? Learn what God says about peace and anxiety and how leave one for the other.

How do you feel about experiencing the power of God? In many places where Jesus taught and did miracles, those who experienced His power wou

Imagine a long scroll. On it are words written with God's handwriting. The text includes the life and name of every person who ever lived...

"In everything give thanks." 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Thanks Greek - Eucharisto Eu = good xaris = grace Thanks (eucharisto) is acknowledging that God's graces work well! Being grateful prompts the giving of thanks. -Being is a state of being, an inner reality. -Giving is doing and action, an outer demonstration. Acknowledging the character and benefits of God towards me prompts a response. The proper response is an expression of thanksgiving. To say, "Thank you", acknowledg