Preparation is so important in life. You can plan, but it’s your preparation that determines the success of any executed plan. Take something as simple as getting ready for the day. I admit that I’ve had days when I just get up and roll with the flow, but I have a more satisfactory day when I'm prepared. Like making prayer the first thing I do, having my clothes laid out, knowing what’s on my sche...  Read More

“A voice came from  the cloud, saying, ‘This is My Son, whom I have chosen; listen to Him.’”Luke 9:35Have you ever wondered why God gave us two ears and one mouth? Perhaps He was trying to tell us something—listening is more important than talking. There is an art to listening. You actually have to choose to listen and that means paying attention. That means you can’t talk and listen at the same t...  Read More

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with family and friends to remember how grateful we are. Due to coronavirus, however, we aren’t able to come together the way we have in the past. Although we will celebrate differently this year, the virus shouldn’t stop us from being thankful for what the Lord has done for us. In some ways, the impact of COVID should cause us to reflect even more on the goodn...  Read More

I don’t know your circumstances this Thanksgiving, and some of us may be facing issues we never dreamed of confronting. What you need to know is that there is strength in humbleness. The Bible speaks of humbleness as a righteous trait and its definition goes beyond just gratitude and a modest view of self. It’s humility grounded in the very nature of God. After all, doesn’t He watch over the poor ...  Read More

Waterfalls are so fascinating. Not only are they beautiful, but to hear the roar of the water as it rushes over the rocks is amazing. One of the most visited waterfalls in the world is Niagara Falls that sits between Canada and New York. If you’ve never been there, put it on your bucket list for the future. There are actually three together and they are just gorgeous. Every time I go there and wat...  Read More

With everything going on in this world and in our homes and communities, it is so easy to feel besieged by it all. The enemy has thrown all he can at the walls of our hearts and minds, hoping something will stick. But we are not forsaken. We are children of God and He hears our prayers. This isn’t the time to give up or to lay down our weapons. It’s time for us to pick up our shields, stand firm a...  Read More

It’s that time again! It’s time to get out our praise shoes and put on our praise songs. It’s time to raise a Hallelujah and lift up the name of Jesus. Yes, we are in the middle of a pandemic. Yes, there’s still political unrest. Yes, there is still division in our nation. Yes, we are COVID fatigued. Yes, our finances are stretched. There is no better time to bring on the praise and thanksgiving.O...  Read More

When I first learned how to drive, my Dad told me it was best to keep the tank of the car full at all times. Being young, it didn’t make much sense to me to stop and put gas in the car when the tank was pretty full. I went back and forth to school and to my part-time job for days without checking the gauge. I had a false sense of security because all seemed good. Until one day, sitting at a red li...  Read More

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. What a special holiday when we come together with our families for a Thanksgiving meal and a great time of bonding. This year may be different, though, because of COVID-19 restrictions. Travel may be out of the question and gathering with family and friends could be unwise. Very tough decisions may be necessary in order to keep our loved ones and ourselves ...  Read More

Faith is personal. Strong as a bear. Shaky sometimes. Easy in the good times. Hard to hold on to in challenging times. A light in the tunnel and the lifeboat in a storm. What is faith? Simply put, it is trust in God. It is “the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see. The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above th...  Read More

Have you ever fought in a war or had to do battle? If you have, thank you for your service. Your goal was to fight for victory. Life can feel like a constant battle with one conflict or problem after another. It takes courage and perseverance to keep rising to the occasion to put down the threat. Some of us feel like we are in a battle right now and we are: health, finances, depression, doubt, anx...  Read More

Shepherding is one of the oldest occupations that began some 5,000 years ago. For the most part, shepherds’ duties were to keep their sheep intact, protect them from danger, and guide them from pasture to pasture. Many great people in the Bible were shepherds: Abraham, Jacob, Moses, King David, Amos the prophet, to name a few. The greatest Shepherd was and still is Jesus!Let’s face it. We humans h...  Read More