A.S.K. (Ask, seek, and knock)

Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.  For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. (Matthew 7:7-8)

Are you holding YOU back?

I play drums. I am still learning and [...]

February 17th, 2012 | Category: All blogs, Encouragement, Faith, Reverence, Support, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Without hope, there is only despair

““What strength do I have, that I should hope? And what is my end, that I should prolong my life? Is my strength the strength of stones? Or is my flesh bronze?” (Job 6:11-12)

Ever feel like that?  C’mon, now, even you mature Christians, fess up if you have.  It’s books like Job that convince [...]

February 3rd, 2012 | Category: All blogs, Connecting, Discipleship, Encouragement, Faith, Love, Reverence, Spiritual Battle, Support | Leave a comment

2012: I resolve to pray more often

Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, [Jesus] went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed. (Mark 1:3-5)

This is the last devotional of my Resolutions series. By now, if you have resolved to 1) get in shape, 2) spend more time with friends and family, and, [...]

January 28th, 2012 | Category: All blogs, Connecting, Encouragement, Faith, Love, Resolutions, Series | Leave a comment

2012: I resolve not to stress out so much.

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time,  casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7)

I hate to admit it, but I am a worrier.

Through a medication mishap two years ago, my chemistry took a bad spell, and [...]

January 20th, 2012 | Category: All blogs, Encouragement, Faith, Resolutions, Series, Spiritual Battle, Support | Leave a comment

2012: I resolve…to get in shape.

Then Ehud reached with his left hand, took the dagger from his right thigh, and thrust it into his belly.  Even the hilt went in after the blade, and the fat closed over the blade, for he did not draw the dagger out of his belly; and his entrails came out.

(Judges 3:21-22)

Ok, you [...]

January 6th, 2012 | Category: Accountability, All blogs, Encouragement, Faith, Resolutions, Series, Spiritual Battle, Support, Wisdom | Leave a comment
 
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