Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.

Thanksgiving: Believing God’s Promises

Tomorrow you will be celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday.  Take sometime this Thanksgiving to pause and count your blessings.  Reflect on how thanksgiving and faith are intimately intertwined. Gratitude flows from believing in God’s promises, while your belief is strengthened by remembering His faithfulness. Consider the story of Sarah, who laughed when God promised her a … Read more

Standing Strong: The Power of Resilience and Belief

Conformity is often the easiest path. Every person is gifted with the power of choice. The right to refuse to bend to the whims of societal pressures. This requires standing tall, unwavering in convictions, even in the face of adversity. The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego from the book of Daniel serves as an … Read more

See Beyond Sight Gaining Spiritual Vision

An army surrounds the city of Dotham. Elisha’s servant is frightened at seeing the army so he is overwhelmed with fear. While Elisha sees beyond the immediate danger. He states “Don’t be afraid. Those who are with us are more than those who are with them” (2 Kings 6:16, NIV). Elisha’s response challenges us to … Read more

Finding Direction: Navigating Life’s Path

Crossroads are part of life.  They cause you to be unsure of which path to take. In the moments of uncertainty, Psalm 23:3 (NIV) offers solace and guidance: “He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.” But what exactly constitutes the “right path”? How do you discern it amidst the myriad of … Read more

Unbelief is a Barrier

Mark 6:6 (NIV), states “He was amazed at their lack of faith.  A profound reflection by Jesus.  These words speak profoundly to a truth of the human condition – the capacity for unbelief and contempt that hinders individuals from realizing the full extent of what can be achieved. Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth … Read more

Empowering Perspectives: Choosing ‘Can’ Over ‘If’

In Mark 9: 14-29, a father is seeking healing for his son.  The disciples cannot help.  The father is discouraged on his son being cured. He seeks out Jesus for help. The father says to Jesus if you can do anything to help, please do so.  Jesus replies “If you can? Everything is possible for … Read more

Do Not Die in the Desert

A person can wonder aimlessly. Aimlessly is drifting. Drifting is having no courage and intentions to put in the effort to achieve what is possible. Empowering self-limiting beliefs and paralysis in thinking to hinder living a life of meaning and purpose.  The antidote to drifting is faith and trust.  You are in the way. Follow and … Read more