In trying to understand the love and mercy of God, one of the things I grapple with is the concept of salvation. That we are saved. Me, you, people that would surprise us. He has saved us and called us to a holy life – not because of anything we have done but because of…

Have you heard the expression the only thing we can count on in this world is death and taxes? That’s so true in this world. We all die once and taxes need to be paid. Another truth is God’s love. God is love. 1 John 4:16. The one great starting point in your walk with…

Have you ever been lost in the woods? All the trees begin to look alike and all sense of direction is removed? Have you ever been lost driving in unfamiliar cities? In both instances we quickly become disoriented. A compass or a GPS can correct our wrong direction and lead us safely to our destination.…

This morning I had the great privilege of meeting via Zoom with fellow believers from around the world. As we shared concerns it became obvious that the whole world is in need of God. As we lifted up the various concerns and shared our own stories of how God leads us to His peace we…

Yesterday I shared 2 Timothy 3. This morning reading in Chapter 4: In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: Preach the word, be prepared in season and out of season; correct,…

This morning I was reading 2 Timothy, Paul’s letter to Timothy to encourage him in his ministry. But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not…

Whenever I am troubled either by what is going on in the world without or the discontent within myself that bubbles up, I take everything to God in prayer and show Him. I ask for His help because sometimes it’s too big for me. Who can understand the awful things we hear on the news?…

When I first began to start a spiritual blog I knew I wanted to share insights that God led me to and insights from others inspired by God. How can I not share? In The Art of Spiritual Listening by Alice Fryling is encouragement to listen to God and to others who may be in…

For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end. Psalm 48:14. If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever – the Spirit of truth. The…

If I was a songwriter I would write a new song of love for God. I would sing of His mercy, love, Holiness, righteousness and set it to music of beautiful adoration with voices lifted up high. I don’t know about you but I long to sing with the angels a new song of love…