Vision in Another Year: God Consume My Life

I’m sure nobody needs me to say what a year it has been. We all know 2020 has been quite a year. However crazy 2020 may have been for you, I hope there were at least some sparks of joy spurted throughout that helped you press onward to get you to today. But with a …

Castles of Sand

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on the house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And …

Looking Back & Looking Ahead

“Remember the wonders He has done, His miracles, and the judgments He pronounced.” – 1 Chronicles 16:12 “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout …

Take Everything

"If more of You means less of me, take everything. Yes, all of You is all I need, take everything." - More Like Jesus by Passion Music What does it take to give it all to God? Complete surrender. I tend to carry a lot of weight on my shoulders. Some of it is warranted, …

The Beauty of Snow

I’m looking out at the snow this morning and have joy. I’ve only seen snow a few times, but I get so excited, like a little child, every time I see it. It’s beautiful, mysterious, and brings a smile to my face. In a way, it reminds me of the Lord and my relationship with …

2020: Reflection and Resolution

2020. A whole new decade. Time really does fly. Many people, including myself, are doing a lot of reflecting right now. As every new year approaches, it’s a good time for reflection and to set goals, but this year I find myself going a little deeper in my reflection. Not only is it a new …

In His Hands

God holds the universe in palm of His hand. There is nothing in the vast universe that He did not speak into existence and create. The pattern of the stars, the perfect alignment and placement of Earth’s distance from the sun, the depths of the ocean that still remain a mystery to man, and the …

Back to the Basics

It has been a long time since I have written, but it has been on my heart lately to write again. The past year and a half I have been in seminary, I have learned so much. It has been great diving into the Old and New Testaments, learning about church history, and learning more …

Slow to Speak

“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires. Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, …

To Die is Gain

“Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and God's provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now …