I watched the movie Sound of Freedom and was overwhelmed by the personal sacrifice of one man to keep a promise to a Dad whose two children had been kidnapped into the world of child trafficking. It made me think of the power of one inspired person who believes in a mission or purpose. It made me want to, even more, live out my life purpose. The movie is about the dark side of the world of child trafficking and …
Category: Poetry
One day while at a lake, I saw a family of ducks waddle around a little beach and then get into the water. As they started paddling in the lake, …
On a recent trip I ran into an old friend who had experienced some challenges with his health and family. In a wearisome tone he accepted his plight….a life without …
I recently went to a silent retreat for a weekend. Once there, I noticed it was taking quite some time for my body and soul to unwind and slow down. …
But now I am coming to You; and I am saying these things while I am in the world, so that they may have My joy fulfilled within them. I have …
I get pretty wrapped up in this earthy life of day-to-day. I sometimes can act like this is it. That life begins and ends here in my small world. I …
Sometimes I tend to hold back and stay in a comfortable place sort of oblivious to God. But my heart wants to move beyond that safe place and toward Him. …
I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the …
I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and …
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” – John …
It’s impossible to fully put into words God’s love. It’s so wide and deep and unnatural from a human perspective. Yet, in a way, God’s love is quite simple and …