Want to Know God’s Will?
Renewal “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s…
Choose Your Focus
“Focus determines reality.” (Qui Gon Jinn, The Phantom Menace) I decided a long time ago to not let others determine what I believed and how much I believed. In other…
New Year’s Resolutions
Approaches to Making Resolutions Every year I debate whether or not I should make New Year’s resolutions. This debate involves considering various approaches such as: Seven Steps for Making Your…
Not All Who Wander Are Lost
“All That is Gold Does Not Glitter”All that is gold does not glitter.Not all those who wander are lost;The old that is strong does not wither,Deep roots are not reached…
IN Not OF the World
While not a direct quote, quite a few verses in the Bible focus on what it means to be IN the world but not OF the world. “If you belonged…
Life of Trees
In Spring 2018, I decided to read “The Hidden Life of Trees” by Peter Wohlleben. I still remember the “Why?” looks my family gave me when they found out what…
The Worst Lie You Can Tell
Years ago, my college Intrapersonal Communications teacher started a class session with this statement: "You cannot lie to yourself." He explained that this is because we eventually believe what we…
Get Back to Grace
Abundant Grace Do you speak words of hope or condemnation? What about your thoughts? Do you, like me, sometimes find your words and thoughts gravitating toward the negative and critical?…