Peaks and valleys are connected. The mistakes you or others make can take you off the Happy mountain; the wise choices you make in the valley can help create your next mountain experience. The key is to truly appreciate each mountain or valley season, knowing that God’s presence remains through it all, and brings you through it all. Read more

What can we say about God’s unconditional love? God does not say, “I love you, if …” There are no ifs in God’s heart. God’s love for us does not depend on what we do or say, existed before we were born, and will exist after we die. God’s love is not bound to time, events or circumstances. God does indeed care about what we do or say, as love without condition does not mean love without concern. Enter into... Read more

What we do in life echoes in eternity. What are you doing today that can leave an eternal and God glorifying legacy? What will you do tomorrow? Life was given to God’s people for His loving purpose, and He has always desired that we live for eternity now. His Kingdom come, and His will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. His stuff through our lives goes with us in this life, and the eternal realm. Read more

God wants His joy made known, and completed in you. Christ brought us the way, the truth, and the life for Fathers joy. Joy in God’s people should be continuous in the midst of challenges, knowing that all things work together for good, and for all eternity in Him. Are you living in the strength of His joy? His joy is yours, and as you embrace His Word, you will experience His joy. Read more

Some remain in the playpen of life. We have comforts and no responsibility in the protected playpen environment. It can be a place of isolation and self absorption. It is fun, but can delay purpose. You do not need faith in the playpen. God wants us to mature and come out of our playpen prison. Trust Him as you move away from protective or pleasure seeking lifestyles, and into the adventure and joy of serving others. Read more

There is a difference between Stewardship and Ownership. Success can be harder to handle than failure. Self deception can come when we become Captain of the ship, and think we own it. What you think you own will turn on you as you declare, “My people, my gifts, my stuff, it’s mine.” Wisdom comes when you realize you own nothing, and the Lord has given you much to tend, for His glory. Read more

Have you ever realized how unique everyone is? No two are alike. Beauty is appreciating and honoring each other in our differences. Ugly can happen when we try to conform people into our image or preference. That remains to be God’s job. Manipulation and control of others does not please God. We do not need to see eye to eye to walk hand in hand, and that is community, that is family, and that is beautiful. Read more

You know much more than you think you know to make a difference in your life, and the lives of others. Lead well by not how much you know, but through effectual communication of how you live. Constant learners gain wisdom from all of life. Humility, Honoring God and others, and leading as an ambassador of God’s love, makes for a good leader, who does not know it all, but is willing to live as a servant to all. Read more

You know the words of the song, but you do not know the song. We can crush each other with words, as the letter of the law kills. The song of heaven is love. Get the song right and the words become power. Words outside of the music and power of of God’s love will make the message wrong, no matter how correct the words may be. Lord, may your heart be our hearts, and may you sing your song... Read more

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