Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. ~ Colossians 3:23 Our pastor recently told a story about the Sunday School class he attended when he was a young boy. He attended a small church and many times he was the only student in … Read more
When you don’t know what to do… just do the next thing! Have you ever been in a place that you just didn’t know what to do? Your stress level was off the charts and anxiety was kicking in? I remember before we moved into our new house, I would daydream of what it was … Read more
Have you ever tried to count the stars? There are so many it is impossible. But it’s not impossible for God. He knows exactly how many there are and calls each by name! He not only knows how many stars are in the sky, but also how many grains of sand are on the beach. … Read more
Do you have a desire to help the needy or a passion to teach youth? Maybe you have a gift that the Lord has blessed you with but you are not sure how to use it. God plants within us seeds that grow into gifts, talents, and accomplishments throughout different times in our lives. What … Read more
Have you ever had one of those mornings where nothing seems to go right? Last week, I had one of those days. I got up early, had my list of things that I needed to get done, and went to work. I worked diligently on a post that I had been planning for several weeks. … Read more
Do you have a vision for your future? Most people have a perception of something better in their life whether it be for your family, business, or ministry. It is natural to want to do better or be more productive. Vision: the act or power of imagination, mode of seeing or conceiving.(according to merriam-webster.com) Know your visionThe … Read more
What is your calling? According to Merriam-Webster the definition of calling is: a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence. So an action, something you do, influenced by God. What is God calling you to do? Discerning our “calling” can sometimes get confusing. Some people … Read more
Praise (v) – 1. the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation. 2. the offering of grateful homage in words or song, as an act of worship: A hymn of praise to God. (dictionary.com) Praise is a way that we show gratitude to our Lord and Savior. This can be done in quiet prayer, shouts of joy, songs of worship, writing poetry, or so many other ways. If your mind is focused on the Lord … Read more
I first heard this saying when I was in my twenties. I had just been elected into a position in my church and although I was excited, I was also very overwhelmed. And I was young. How could I possible bring anything to the table with so many more experienced people around me? What could … Read more
When God molded you, he placed within you many talents and gifts. Some talents are apparent right away and some need to be nurtured. The parable of “The Talents” in Matthew 25:14-30 tells of a master who is going away and entrusts his property to his three servants. A “talent” was a significant amount of … Read more