Nothing is Ever Wasted

We have all felt it at one time or another:  the soul-searing pain of loss.  A job suddenly comes to an end.  A business we have invested in fails.  A relationship we have invested time and energy in ends painfully.  In those moments we can feel like all the time, effort and resources we invested … Continue reading Nothing is Ever Wasted

The Way to Joy

Photo Credit: e³°°° via Compfight cc A life surrendered to the King is the pathway to joy.  Instead of constantly grasping and keeping for ourselves, we get to partner with the King and experience the overflowing elation of extending ourselves to be a blessing to others. Those who constantly focus on themselves often live lives … Continue reading The Way to Joy

Failing to Inquire

Hearing the voice of the Lord is a critical part of living in the Reign of God.  To hear His voice, however, means that we have to first inquire of Him. That means seeking to get His mind on whatever we are dealing with.  Failing to inquire of the Lord can have devastating consequences.  Let's … Continue reading Failing to Inquire

Followers of Jesus

We are followers of Jesus Christ.  This sets us apart and makes us distinct from all the other people on the planet.  So lets talk about what it really mean to be followers of Jesus. Photo Credit: steinliland via Compfight cc The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said … Continue reading Followers of Jesus