Trusting God When You Don’t Understand! How?

The gunshots rang out in the middle of the night.  My hand froze on the doorknob for a second until I heard Pete’s cousin screaming.  A moment before I had leapt from my bed to rush out into the living room when I heard Pete say, “I need a witness for this”; but before I … Continue reading “Trusting God When You Don’t Understand! How?”

LORD, Open My Eyes Each Day to See-A Song

All too often, because we get so busy about our life, our desires or even our trials; we focus on self instead of focusing on God.  As we do, we become more distraught, angry, or depressed with the world around us.  Sometimes, we stand demanding that it is the fault of everyone else; when, in … Continue reading “LORD, Open My Eyes Each Day to See-A Song”

Encounters of Life as Opportunities of Grace and Truth

Life is filled with encounters!  Some encounters are very brief; while, others intermingle with us for our entire lifetime.   Our encounters are varied and wide from finances to illnesses we must battle.  Then there are those encounters with other people that weave in and out of our lives.  The lady selling tacos on the corner … Continue reading “Encounters of Life as Opportunities of Grace and Truth”

One Simple Prayer Request: Enormous Results from God

Have you ever requested prayer from people you don’t really know?  Because we are afraid to admit our own frailty or to suggest we are in need of prayer; we  don’t make a prayer request. If we do, we say it more as a catch phrase than with a genuine heart.  We might take the … Continue reading “One Simple Prayer Request: Enormous Results from God”

How Can Power Really Be Found in The World?

It would probably surprise you if I said, “A position of true power is found through humility, grace, and a heart of servitude to those around you” You might be offended by the suggestion; however, please indulge me and consider the reasoning herein laid out. A position of emotional and spiritual strength comes first from … Continue reading “How Can Power Really Be Found in The World?”