Lead me in your everlasting way! Love!


We need to lead in love. Love is powerful and perfect love drives out fear. Love covers a multitude of sins. This morning's verse of the day from Psalms 139:23-24 is so powerful and is confronting me right where I am at and with what I am facing and going through when it says: Search … Continue reading Lead me in your everlasting way! Love!

Let’s use today to help us launch and finish the week strong.


Out sick on Monday was a setback filled with lots of rest. Better Tuesday but it didn't last the full day. Today feeling better as I am up and preparing for today with the reality of so many things ahead of me along with the daunting task of putting together a plan. Yes, this is … Continue reading Let’s use today to help us launch and finish the week strong.

Not fun being sick – especially when it causes you to fall behind.


Here we are, feeling better today, and realizing I am behind, not only because I was offline yesterday, but because I missed readings and meetings too. So today I am up and at it, and will proceed in today's reading as there are only 353 in this plan and this year has 366 days being … Continue reading Not fun being sick – especially when it causes you to fall behind.

Just because it didn’t like you planned doesn’t mean it didn’t go as it was supposed to be.


Yesterday was an interesting day as we had planned to go somewhere and meet with someone in the morning and yet we weren't able to connect and confirm a time till the afternoon. To some that could be upsetting or frustrating and yet for some reason God gave me peace about it. With the plan … Continue reading Just because it didn’t like you planned doesn’t mean it didn’t go as it was supposed to be.

Could it be the day? Could it be the time?


Ever had an idea of what you wanted? Ever wondered how long it might take to get it? How much searching will it take? How many places will you have to look? What if it shows up somewhere you wouldn't have thought to look? What if it required others looking and pointing out the opportunities? … Continue reading Could it be the day? Could it be the time?

Finish Strong: Don’t lose hope! Don’t give up!


Ever had a week where you were challenged? How about a week where you struggled? Imagine a week that started with the idea God’s Timing is perfect: Never early, never late, always on time! followed up by Lean into God more when you don’t have the strength! and then Wow God is so good. It … Continue reading Finish Strong: Don’t lose hope! Don’t give up!

When Humpday felt like hike or climb day


Ever had a Wednesday when it felt more like a hike or climb than just a hump to get over? Ever gotten to the end of a Wednesday and wondered how to respond or make it through the rest of the week? What did you do? What should you do? What could you do? How … Continue reading When Humpday felt like hike or climb day

Wow God is so good. It was full, productive, and had His hands all over it.


Yesterday I knew would be a big one because we has a long weekend which meant any spaces would be filled up with catch up time. God was with me through it all and I got to see experience His blessings as I had to Lean into God more when you don’t have the strength! … Continue reading Wow God is so good. It was full, productive, and had His hands all over it.

Lean into God more when you don’t have the strength!


How do you respond when your day looks like too much? Do you turn to God? What do you do when your day looks so full there is no time to take a breath? Do you lean into God? Where do you turn when you don't have time to think with so much on the … Continue reading Lean into God more when you don’t have the strength!

Faith in God includes Faith in His timing!

God’s Timing is perfect: Never early, never late, always on time!


Well, yesterday didn't go as I had planned and that is ok because I may come up with plans, but I know God is directing my step. I know that in the right time, things will fall into place and happen. The thing I have to do is keep my focus on Jesus and allow … Continue reading God’s Timing is perfect: Never early, never late, always on time!

Could it happen? Might the original dream come true?


Well, we have a long weekend and that means not only Show Valued: Quantity time is Quality Time but today after church and tomorrow might open the door to a dream of a toy car with manual transmission and a convertible for a low price. There might be a different reality that is God's better … Continue reading Could it happen? Might the original dream come true?

Show Valued: Quantity time is Quality Time


As today begins and I think of things on the agenda, getting to spend time with my son and checking out job opportunities and possibly checking out used cars will be a fun adventure. Knowing that he wants me to go with him and spend time with him is such a blessing. I've loved the … Continue reading Show Valued: Quantity time is Quality Time

Finish Strong by being a good steward of what you have.


Wow, this week has been going really fast and so much has happened and been accomplished. As one race is drawing to a close and just needs a few things to get us across the line, a new race is just beginning with more newness to come. In the midst made some great progress on … Continue reading Finish Strong by being a good steward of what you have.

Joy: Spending your time with people doing good.


Yesterday was a great day getting to work with some great people doing good. It was a joy to get to be with them (even though it was virtual) and work on things together to deliver the right outcome. There were difference meetings with different people and yet in and through them all, the day … Continue reading Joy: Spending your time with people doing good.

Communication: It’s a two-way street and required for success.


When pressure sets in, we can try to isolate and push through it on our own. It probably isn't the right response, but it does tend to be the first response. What if we changed that and started to communicate more? What if like the canary in the coal mine, when we go silent it … Continue reading Communication: It’s a two-way street and required for success.

Revitalize Your Spirit with Joyful Contentment in Christ.


As we start today what comes to mind as you see the word revitalize? Are you ready to step into the presence of God to find strength and renewal? Will it allow you to go beyond by finding contentment in any situation through Christ who gives you strength? Do you choose to let the joy … Continue reading Revitalize Your Spirit with Joyful Contentment in Christ.

It’s Go Time: Weekend is over and new week begins.


Up and at 'em, preparing for a new day, and it's go time! So much to be thankful for and so much to do, so we need to hit the ground running! From Daniel 6, we caught an incredible message this weekend about doing the right thing and doing it God's way, in spite of … Continue reading It’s Go Time: Weekend is over and new week begins.

Create an abstract image that represents the theme of "Overcoming Distractions and Temptations to Do the Right Thing in Alignment with God's Will." Use vibrant colors and dynamic shapes to symbolize the spiritual journey. Incorporate elements like a resilient tree depicting unwavering faith, a maze representing life's challenges, and a radiant light signifying God's guidance. Include subtle symbols for each distraction (worldly pleasures, peer pressure, sinful desires, etc.) blending into the background. Emphasize harmony and balance through a central focal point, suggesting the strength derived from staying aligned with God's principles. Ensure the image reflects hope, resilience, and the triumph of doing what is right despite external influences. Aim for a visually striking and emotionally evocative representation within the canvas.

Do it the right way in spite of…


Two things brought the theme of needing to do the right thing in spite of what life throws our way. First is the current weekend series at church in the book of Daniel about Unwavering Faith and this week how Daniel kept doing what was right in the sight of God in spite of the … Continue reading Do it the right way in spite of…

An abstract representation of the concept 'Keep your head in the game: No distractions & temptations!' Imagine a visually engaging and symbolic image that conveys the idea of staying focused and avoiding distractions. The image should reflect the notion of navigating through challenges, pitfalls, and temptations while remaining committed to doing things the right way. Use colors and shapes to evoke a sense of determination, resilience, and steadfastness in the face of potential distractions.

Keep your head in the game: No distractions & temptations!


You know how to do it and excel when you keep your focus and go it the right way. It's important to keep your head in the game, focused on what you know how to do. The enemy wants to derail and take you off course through distractions and temptations, trying to make you play … Continue reading Keep your head in the game: No distractions & temptations!

Day 40: We’re here, it’s day 40 of 2024.


What have you had to go through to get to this point? Ever considered the different things that are connected to the number 40? As the number 40 jumped out at me today, I wanted to investigate if there are any connections or significance to the number. Doing a bit of research, I found a … Continue reading Day 40: We’re here, it’s day 40 of 2024.