We fear emptiness and we want to be occupied. If we are not occupied we easily become preoccupied with stuff that fills empty spaces that God wants to fill. It is very hard to allow emptiness to exist in our lives. Emptiness requires a willingness to give up control and trust, surrender, and be open to guidance. God wants to dwell in our emptiness. If we do not have faith in God’s actions in our lives, we will not give... Read more

Discipleship without discipline is like trying to win a race without training. Discipline without discipleship is like practicing but never participating. Discipline in the spiritual life is beyond sport and into creating time and space for God to become our master and where we can respond freely to His guidance. Disciplines of solitude, worship, and lovingly doing good to others creates the time and space for God’s presence to be acknowledged and responded to. Read more

Anything of value that you pursue is worth waiting for. Patience is the virtue that gives us strength to go on even when there are many voices in our minds telling us to quit. Patience sounds passive but is powerfully active in our faith in God, with whom all destiny rests. It demands that we be still and trust that Father’s perfect outworking is on the horizon, especially when there is no evidence of such in sight. So we do... Read more

Life in the Spirit gives us a glimpse of perfect life. In the midst of many struggles we can touch eternity now. We are subjected to every kind of hardship, we see no way out but we never despair; knocked down, but still have life in us; always we carry with us in our body the resurrected life of Jesus. Our imperfections open for us the vision of the perfect life that God has promised each of us through Christ. Read more

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There is much emphasis on notoriety and fame in our society. The media keeps giving us the message: What counts is to be known, praised, and admired, especially in limelight perceived career paths. Real greatness is often hidden and unobtrusive. We get the notion we are not worthy without public acknowledgment. We must have strong self-confidence in our talents combined with deep humility. Some of the greatest works have been created by people who had no need for the limelight.... Read more

We all have secrets; thoughts and feelings we keep to ourselves. We think, “If people knew what I feel or think, they would not love me.” Secrets may lead to shame, and continued patterns of darkness. As we bring our secrets to safe people in our lives, we realize that we share many common secrets. Bringing secrets into the light creates community and inner healing, and we are able to love ourselves more fully. Read more

We become transformational agents for good when we can celebrate rather than just tolerate one another. We can meet at the intersection of humility and understanding. If we seek to understand each other more than trying to get others to see it our way, strength, honor, and relationships will manifest. In the unity of love and service, we benefit from each others strengths, while covering each others weaknesses. Read more

When life has killed the dream you dreamed, there is One who can redeem it. He will often give you a new dream, and walk with you towards it. There are dreams and purposes that people have planned for their lives, and then there are God’s plans and purposes. When you are led by His Spirit in life, He takes you from one path and puts you on another. In His divine stream, He unfolds His dream for your life. Read more

When you have vision for your life, life becomes exciting. As you talk and share about your vision, you can begin to dream about it. You begin to see and have faith for the possibilities, as you pray and plan for your dream. The reality steps toward your dreams begin to appear when God meets you at the intersection of your faith, plans, and activities. Read more